31 March 2008

Sunspots Observed

The Sun was quiet much of the month, but when it came back to life it did it with a vengance spawning three groups within a few days. These groups were all still part of Cycle 23 although they say we are already in Cycle 24.

Observing Hours for the Year 2008

	Day			Night			Total
	Hours	Days	Avg	Hours	Days	Avg	Hours	Days	Avg
Jan	2.25	9	0.25	2.75	5	0.55	5.00	13	0.38
Feb	3.25	9	0.36	8.25	7	1.18	11.25	12	0.94
Mar	5.25	10	0.53	8.50	12	0.71	13.75	16	0.86
TOTAL	10.75	28	0.38	19.50	24	0.81	30.00	41	0.73