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Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on August 9, 1997. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 8071 | N21 | E62 | 04 | 0060 | BETA | Aug 15, 1997 | Aug 22, 1997 | Sep 4, 1997 |
| № 8070 | S20 | E11 | 12 | 0060 | BETA | Aug 11, 1997 | Aug 18, 1997 | Sep 1, 1997 |
| № 8069 | N23 | W74 | 08 | 0110 | BETA | Aug 4, 1997 | Aug 11, 1997 | Aug 25, 1997 |
| № 8068 | S19 | W37 | 01 | 0000 | ALPHA | Aug 7, 1997 | Aug 14, 1997 | Aug 28, 1997 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1968 to August 1997. The gray background is the average SSN index.
