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Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 9, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1586 | S13 | E54 | 01 | 0080 | Alpha | Oct 14, 2012 | Oct 21, 2012 | Nov 3, 2012 |
| № 1585 | S19 | W11 | 09 | 0170 | Beta | Oct 9, 2012 | Oct 16, 2012 | Oct 30, 2012 |
| № 1582 | S12 | W89 | 01 | 0210 | Alpha | Oct 3, 2012 | Oct 10, 2012 | Oct 24, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to October 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
