Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on March 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1168 | N24 | W71 | 01 | 0000 | Alpha | Feb 28, 2011 | Mar 7, 2011 | Mar 21, 2011 |
| № 1167 | N15 | E22 | 05 | 0020 | Beta | Mar 8, 2011 | Mar 14, 2011 | Mar 28, 2011 |
| № 1166 | N09 | E57 | 15 | 0490 | Beta | Mar 10, 2011 | Mar 17, 2011 | Mar 31, 2011 |
| № 1165 | S19 | W38 | 06 | 0020 | Beta | Mar 3, 2011 | Mar 10, 2011 | Mar 24, 2011 |
| № 1164 | N25 | W17 | 27 | 0570 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Mar 5, 2011 | Mar 12, 2011 | Mar 25, 2011 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1982 to March 2011. The gray background is the average SSN index.
