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Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on August 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1563 | S25 | E73 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Sep 7, 2012 | Sep 13, 2012 | Sep 27, 2012 |
| № 1562 | S16 | E58 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Sep 5, 2012 | Sep 12, 2012 | Sep 26, 2012 |
| № 1561 | S12 | E17 | 03 | 0020 | Beta | Sep 2, 2012 | Sep 9, 2012 | Sep 23, 2012 |
| № 1560 | N03 | E24 | 08 | 0050 | Beta | Sep 3, 2012 | Sep 9, 2012 | Sep 23, 2012 |
| № 1559 | N17 | E39 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | Sep 4, 2012 | Sep 11, 2012 | Sep 24, 2012 |
| № 1555 | N08 | E03 | 11 | 0030 | Beta | Sep 1, 2012 | Sep 8, 2012 | Sep 21, 2012 |
| № 1554 | N16 | W63 | 05 | 0090 | Beta | Aug 27, 2012 | Sep 3, 2012 | Sep 17, 2012 |
| № 1553 | S21 | W28 | 07 | 0150 | Beta | Aug 30, 2012 | Sep 6, 2012 | Sep 19, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to August 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
