Active areas
Sunspots and active regions
By the end of the day, the following active regions with sunspots could be observed on the Sun's surface
| Group ID | Location | Number of sunspots | Area (msh) | Type | CM Passage | Disappearance (W90) | Reappearance (W270) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1592 | N23 | E21 | 05 | 0020 | Beta | Oct 18, 2012 | Oct 24, 2012 | Nov 7, 2012 |
| № 1591 | N07 | E46 | 05 | 0220 | Beta | Oct 19, 2012 | Oct 26, 2012 | Nov 9, 2012 |
| № 1590 | S30 | E18 | 01 | 0040 | Alpha | Oct 17, 2012 | Oct 24, 2012 | Nov 8, 2012 |
| № 1589 | N13 | E10 | 34 | 0240 | Beta-Gamma | Oct 17, 2012 | Oct 23, 2012 | Nov 6, 2012 |
| № 1586 | S13 | W27 | 02 | 0070 | Alpha | Oct 14, 2012 | Oct 21, 2012 | Nov 3, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
Average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from 1983, January to 2012, October. Gray background - average solar cycle.
