Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 1, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1390 | N09 | E02 | 04 | 0010 | Beta | Jan 2, 2012 | Jan 9, 2012 | Jan 22, 2012 |
| № 1389 | S23 | E33 | 09 | 0400 | Beta-Gamma | Jan 4, 2012 | Jan 11, 2012 | Jan 25, 2012 |
| № 1388 | S24 | E17 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Jan 3, 2012 | Jan 10, 2012 | Jan 24, 2012 |
| № 1386 | S18 | W30 | 03 | 0070 | Beta | Dec 31, 2011 | Jan 6, 2012 | Jan 20, 2012 |
| № 1384 | N11 | W81 | 01 | 0250 | Alpha | Dec 27, 2011 | Jan 3, 2012 | Jan 16, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to January 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
