Solar region summary
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Solar region summary 2026 Mar 12 0030 UTCPrepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com
Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Region Summary
SRS Number 71 Issued at 0030Z on 12 Mar 2026 This report is compiled from data received at SWO on 11 MarI. Regions with Sunspots
Locations Valid at 11/2400Z
| Nmbr | Location | Lo | Area | Z | LL | NN | Mag Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4381 | N09W82 | 179 | 0080 | Hsx | 04 | 02 | Alpha |
| 4384 | N08W57 | 154 | 0200 | Cao | 03 | 04 | Beta |
| 4387 | N08E23 | 074 | 0005 | Axx | 01 | 01 | Alpha |
| 4388 | S15W46 | 144 | 0030 | Dri | 05 | 08 | Beta |
| 4389 | N12E39 | 058 | 0010 | Hrx | 01 | 01 | Alpha |
| 4390 | N26E15 | 082 | 0020 | Dro | 05 | 04 | Beta |
| 4391 | N06E34 | 063 | 0020 | Cro | 04 | 05 | Beta |
| 4392 | S15E79 | 018 | 0080 | Hsx | 02 | 01 | Alpha |
| 4393 | N14E49 | 048 | 0040 | Cro | 06 | 04 | Beta |
IA. H-alpha plages without spots
Locations Valid at 11/2400Z Mar
| Nmbr | Location | Lo |
|---|---|---|
| 4385 | S09W64 | 161 |
II. Regions Due to Return 12 Mar to 14 Mar
| Nmbr | Lat | Lo |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
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