Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on March 6, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1431 | S27 | W36 | 06 | 0010 | Beta | Mar 4, 2012 | Mar 11, 2012 | Mar 25, 2012 |
| № 1430 | N20 | E25 | 14 | 0090 | null | Mar 9, 2012 | Mar 16, 2012 | Mar 30, 2012 |
| № 1429 | N17 | E41 | 20 | 0770 | Beta-Delta | Mar 10, 2012 | Mar 17, 2012 | Mar 31, 2012 |
| № 1428 | S17 | E21 | 14 | 0250 | Beta | Mar 9, 2012 | Mar 15, 2012 | Mar 29, 2012 |
| № 1423 | N16 | W75 | 01 | 0120 | Alpha | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 8, 2012 | Mar 22, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to March 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
