Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 5, 2011. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1312 | N22 | E76 | 01 | 0210 | Alpha | Oct 12, 2011 | Oct 19, 2011 | Nov 1, 2011 |
| № 1311 | S12 | E22 | 12 | 0070 | Beta | Oct 8, 2011 | Oct 14, 2011 | Oct 28, 2011 |
| № 1310 | S32 | E04 | 08 | 0045 | Beta | Oct 6, 2011 | Oct 13, 2011 | Oct 28, 2011 |
| № 1309 | N24 | E44 | 06 | 0160 | Beta | Oct 9, 2011 | Oct 16, 2011 | Oct 30, 2011 |
| № 1307 | N15 | E01 | 04 | 0010 | Beta | Oct 6, 2011 | Oct 13, 2011 | Oct 26, 2011 |
| № 1306 | N14 | W32 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Oct 3, 2011 | Oct 10, 2011 | Oct 24, 2011 |
| № 1305 | N11 | W47 | 10 | 0190 | Beta | Oct 2, 2011 | Oct 9, 2011 | Oct 23, 2011 |
| № 1302 | N13 | W83 | 07 | 0240 | Beta | Sep 30, 2011 | Oct 6, 2011 | Oct 20, 2011 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1982 to October 2011. The gray background is the average SSN index.