Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on November 8, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1610 | S22 | E55 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Nov 13, 2012 | Nov 20, 2012 | Dec 4, 2012 |
| № 1609 | S14 | E58 | 05 | 0150 | Beta | Nov 13, 2012 | Nov 20, 2012 | Dec 4, 2012 |
| № 1608 | S20 | E35 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Nov 12, 2012 | Nov 19, 2012 | Dec 2, 2012 |
| № 1607 | N12 | W74 | 05 | 0090 | Beta | Nov 3, 2012 | Nov 10, 2012 | Nov 24, 2012 |
| № 1606 | S15 | E04 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Nov 9, 2012 | Nov 16, 2012 | Nov 30, 2012 |
| № 1605 | N18 | W18 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Nov 8, 2012 | Nov 14, 2012 | Nov 28, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to November 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.