Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on July 3, 2012. Coordinates are given as of the end of the day.
| Group ID | Location | Number of sunspots | Area (msh) | Type | CM Passage | Disappearance (W90) | Reappearance (W270) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1517 | N19 | E14 | 16 | 0130 | Beta | Jul 5, 2012 | Jul 12, 2012 | Jul 26, 2012 |
| № 1516 | N14 | E03 | 05 | 0010 | Beta | Jul 4, 2012 | Jul 11, 2012 | Jul 25, 2012 |
| № 1515 | S17 | E04 | 58 | 0620 | Beta-Gamma | Jul 4, 2012 | Jul 11, 2012 | Jul 25, 2012 |
| № 1514 | S14 | W13 | 03 | 0010 | Alpha | Jul 3, 2012 | Jul 10, 2012 | Jul 23, 2012 |
| № 1513 | N16 | W09 | 21 | 0240 | Beta-Gamma | Jul 3, 2012 | Jul 10, 2012 | Jul 24, 2012 |
| № 1512 | S16 | W55 | 02 | 0120 | Beta | Jun 30, 2012 | Jul 7, 2012 | Jul 20, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to July 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
