Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 14, 2015. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2262 | N01 | W54 | 05 | 0040 | Beta | Jan 11, 2015 | Jan 18, 2015 | Jan 31, 2015 |
| № 2261 | S11 | E19 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Jan 16, 2015 | Jan 23, 2015 | Feb 6, 2015 |
| № 2260 | N09 | W45 | 04 | 0060 | Beta | Jan 11, 2015 | Jan 18, 2015 | Feb 1, 2015 |
| № 2259 | S15 | E01 | 10 | 0360 | Beta-Gamma | Jan 15, 2015 | Jan 22, 2015 | Feb 4, 2015 |
| № 2257 | N07 | W79 | 06 | 0240 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Jan 9, 2015 | Jan 16, 2015 | Jan 29, 2015 |
| № 2255 | S16 | W78 | 07 | 0110 | Beta-Gamma | Jan 9, 2015 | Jan 16, 2015 | Jan 29, 2015 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1986 to January 2015. The gray background is the average SSN index.
