Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on August 8, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1267 | S17 | W02 | 08 | 0040 | Beta | Aug 9, 2011 | Aug 16, 2011 | Aug 30, 2011 |
| № 1266 | N18 | W01 | 08 | 0030 | Beta | Aug 9, 2011 | Aug 16, 2011 | Aug 30, 2011 |
| № 1263 | N17 | W57 | 27 | 0510 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Aug 5, 2011 | Aug 12, 2011 | Aug 25, 2011 |
| № 1261 | N16 | W91 | 06 | 0090 | Beta | Aug 2, 2011 | Aug 9, 2011 | Aug 23, 2011 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1982 to August 2011. The gray background is the average SSN index.