Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 10, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1395 | N22 | E50 | 01 | 0160 | Alpha | Jan 15, 2012 | Jan 22, 2012 | Feb 4, 2012 |
| № 1393 | N15 | W55 | 15 | 0520 | Beta-Gamma | Jan 7, 2012 | Jan 14, 2012 | Jan 27, 2012 |
| № 1392 | N18 | W66 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Jan 6, 2012 | Jan 13, 2012 | Jan 26, 2012 |
| № 1391 | N12 | W10 | 22 | 0280 | Beta-Gamma | Jan 10, 2012 | Jan 17, 2012 | Jan 31, 2012 |
| № 1389 | S19 | W86 | 01 | 0210 | Alpha | Jan 4, 2012 | Jan 11, 2012 | Jan 25, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to January 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
