Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on July 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1520 | S15 | E45 | 23 | 1070 | Beta-Gamma | Jul 13, 2012 | Jul 20, 2012 | Aug 3, 2012 |
| № 1519 | S15 | E24 | 01 | 0080 | Alpha | Jul 12, 2012 | Jul 18, 2012 | Aug 1, 2012 |
| № 1518 | N10 | E14 | 03 | 0030 | Beta | Jul 11, 2012 | Jul 18, 2012 | Jul 31, 2012 |
| № 1515 | S17 | W74 | 32 | 0550 | Beta-Gamma | Jul 4, 2012 | Jul 11, 2012 | Jul 25, 2012 |
| № 1513 | N17 | W87 | 03 | 0180 | Alpha | Jul 3, 2012 | Jul 10, 2012 | Jul 24, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to July 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
