Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 13, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1396 | N25 | E32 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Jan 16, 2012 | Jan 23, 2012 | Feb 6, 2012 |
| № 1395 | N21 | E07 | 02 | 0070 | Alpha | Jan 15, 2012 | Jan 21, 2012 | Feb 4, 2012 |
| № 1391 | N12 | W51 | 11 | 0180 | Beta | Jan 10, 2012 | Jan 17, 2012 | Jan 31, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to January 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.