Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on November 5, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1606 | S16 | E45 | 02 | 0020 | Beta | Nov 9, 2012 | Nov 16, 2012 | Nov 30, 2012 |
| № 1605 | N17 | E24 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Nov 8, 2012 | Nov 15, 2012 | Nov 28, 2012 |
| № 1602 | S19 | W15 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Nov 5, 2012 | Nov 12, 2012 | Nov 25, 2012 |
| № 1599 | S12 | W89 | 01 | 0090 | Alpha | Oct 30, 2012 | Nov 6, 2012 | Nov 20, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to November 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.