Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on November 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1612 | N06 | E73 | 01 | 0070 | Alpha | Nov 15, 2012 | Nov 22, 2012 | Dec 6, 2012 |
| № 1611 | N12 | E68 | 02 | 0200 | Beta | Nov 15, 2012 | Nov 22, 2012 | Dec 5, 2012 |
| № 1610 | S24 | E38 | 01 | 0000 | Alpha | Nov 13, 2012 | Nov 20, 2012 | Dec 4, 2012 |
| № 1609 | S15 | E47 | 04 | 0040 | Beta | Nov 13, 2012 | Nov 20, 2012 | Dec 4, 2012 |
| № 1608 | S20 | E25 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Nov 12, 2012 | Nov 19, 2012 | Dec 2, 2012 |
| № 1607 | N12 | W85 | 02 | 0090 | Beta | Nov 3, 2012 | Nov 10, 2012 | Nov 24, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to November 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
