Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on April 15, 2014. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2037 | S09 | E18 | 06 | 0030 | Beta | Apr 17, 2014 | Apr 24, 2014 | May 8, 2014 |
| № 2036 | S18 | E15 | 08 | 0070 | Beta-Gamma | Apr 17, 2014 | Apr 24, 2014 | May 8, 2014 |
| № 2035 | S18 | E39 | 16 | 0260 | Beta-Gamma | Apr 19, 2014 | Apr 26, 2014 | May 9, 2014 |
| № 2034 | N04 | E18 | 13 | 0210 | Beta | Apr 17, 2014 | Apr 24, 2014 | May 8, 2014 |
| № 2033 | N12 | W03 | 01 | 0080 | Alpha | Apr 16, 2014 | Apr 22, 2014 | May 6, 2014 |
| № 2032 | N12 | W12 | 01 | 0140 | Alpha | Apr 15, 2014 | Apr 22, 2014 | May 5, 2014 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1985 to April 2014. The gray background is the average SSN index.