Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on July 9, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1248 | N20 | E53 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Jul 14, 2011 | Jul 21, 2011 | Aug 4, 2011 |
| № 1247 | S18 | E11 | 07 | 0020 | Beta | Jul 11, 2011 | Jul 18, 2011 | Jul 31, 2011 |
| № 1246 | N14 | W47 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Jul 6, 2011 | Jul 13, 2011 | Jul 27, 2011 |
| № 1245 | N15 | E45 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Jul 13, 2011 | Jul 20, 2011 | Aug 3, 2011 |
| № 1243 | N15 | W73 | 03 | 0050 | Beta | Jul 4, 2011 | Jul 11, 2011 | Jul 25, 2011 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1982 to July 2011. The gray background is the average SSN index.