Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on June 4, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1499 | N16 | E52 | 03 | 0040 | Beta | Jun 9, 2012 | Jun 16, 2012 | Jun 29, 2012 |
| № 1498 | N07 | E47 | 02 | 0040 | Alpha | Jun 8, 2012 | Jun 15, 2012 | Jun 29, 2012 |
| № 1497 | S21 | E11 | 10 | 0130 | Beta | Jun 6, 2012 | Jun 13, 2012 | Jun 26, 2012 |
| № 1496 | N16 | E35 | 07 | 0070 | Beta | Jun 8, 2012 | Jun 14, 2012 | Jun 28, 2012 |
| № 1495 | S15 | W19 | 02 | 0020 | Alpha | Jun 3, 2012 | Jun 10, 2012 | Jun 24, 2012 |
| № 1494 | S16 | E38 | 02 | 0100 | Alpha | Jun 8, 2012 | Jun 15, 2012 | Jun 28, 2012 |
| № 1493 | N14 | E25 | 13 | 0140 | Beta | Jun 7, 2012 | Jun 14, 2012 | Jun 27, 2012 |
| № 1492 | S14 | W42 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Jun 2, 2012 | Jun 8, 2012 | Jun 22, 2012 |
| № 1490 | S13 | W77 | 02 | 0040 | Beta | May 30, 2012 | Jun 6, 2012 | Jun 19, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to June 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.