Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on March 6, 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 | N23 | W84 | 02 | 0030 | Alpha | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 7, 2011 | Mar 21, 2011 |
| № 1167 | N14 | E05 | 04 | 0020 | Beta | Mar 7, 2011 | Mar 14, 2011 | Mar 28, 2011 |
| № 1166 | N10 | E41 | 16 | 0610 | Beta-Gamma | Mar 10, 2011 | Mar 17, 2011 | Mar 30, 2011 |
| № 1165 | S21 | W52 | 14 | 0160 | Beta | Mar 3, 2011 | Mar 10, 2011 | Mar 24, 2011 |
| № 1164 | N24 | W34 | 28 | 0770 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Mar 4, 2011 | Mar 11, 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.