Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 16, 2017. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2626 | N09 | E42 | 02 | 0140 | Alpha | Jan 20, 2017 | Jan 27, 2017 | Feb 10, 2017 |
| № 2625 | N03 | E31 | 01 | 0040 | Alpha | Jan 19, 2017 | Jan 26, 2017 | Feb 9, 2017 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1988 to January 2017. The gray background is the average SSN index.