Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on September 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1566 | N22 | E64 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Sep 11, 2012 | Sep 18, 2012 | Oct 2, 2012 |
| № 1565 | N10 | E07 | 05 | 0080 | Beta | Sep 7, 2012 | Sep 13, 2012 | Sep 27, 2012 |
| № 1564 | S14 | E14 | 29 | 0160 | Beta-Gamma | Sep 7, 2012 | Sep 14, 2012 | Sep 28, 2012 |
| № 1563 | S24 | E03 | 05 | 0010 | Beta | Sep 6, 2012 | Sep 13, 2012 | Sep 27, 2012 |
| № 1562 | S20 | W22 | 06 | 0050 | Beta | Sep 4, 2012 | Sep 11, 2012 | Sep 25, 2012 |
| № 1561 | S10 | W54 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | Sep 2, 2012 | Sep 9, 2012 | Sep 22, 2012 |
| № 1560 | N04 | W47 | 15 | 0170 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Sep 2, 2012 | Sep 9, 2012 | Sep 23, 2012 |
| № 1559 | N15 | W30 | 07 | 0050 | Beta | Sep 4, 2012 | Sep 11, 2012 | Sep 24, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to September 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
