Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on July 7, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1519 | S15 | E49 | 01 | 0080 | Alpha | Jul 12, 2012 | Jul 18, 2012 | Aug 1, 2012 |
| № 1518 | N09 | E41 | 03 | 0050 | Beta | Jul 11, 2012 | Jul 18, 2012 | Jul 31, 2012 |
| № 1517 | N19 | W37 | 03 | 0030 | Beta | Jul 5, 2012 | Jul 12, 2012 | Jul 26, 2012 |
| № 1516 | N20 | W50 | 02 | 0000 | Alpha | Jul 4, 2012 | Jul 11, 2012 | Jul 25, 2012 |
| № 1515 | S18 | W48 | 60 | 0900 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Jul 4, 2012 | Jul 11, 2012 | Jul 25, 2012 |
| № 1513 | N15 | W63 | 02 | 0180 | Alpha | Jul 3, 2012 | Jul 10, 2012 | Jul 24, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to July 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
