Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 31, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1602 | S19 | E50 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Nov 5, 2012 | Nov 12, 2012 | Nov 25, 2012 |
| № 1601 | S10 | W05 | 01 | 0000 | Alpha | Nov 1, 2012 | Nov 7, 2012 | Nov 21, 2012 |
| № 1599 | S12 | W23 | 01 | 0100 | Alpha | Oct 30, 2012 | Nov 6, 2012 | Nov 20, 2012 |
| № 1598 | S11 | W51 | 02 | 0210 | Alpha | Oct 28, 2012 | Nov 4, 2012 | Nov 18, 2012 |
| № 1596 | N08 | W94 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Oct 25, 2012 | Nov 1, 2012 | Nov 14, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to October 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
