Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 16, 2024. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3555 | S11 | E72 | 03 | 0040 | Beta | Jan 22, 2024 | Jan 29, 2024 | Feb 12, 2024 |
| № 3554 | N07 | E53 | 02 | 0070 | Alpha | Jan 21, 2024 | Jan 28, 2024 | Feb 10, 2024 |
| № 3553 | N05 | E42 | 03 | 0150 | Alpha | Jan 20, 2024 | Jan 27, 2024 | Feb 9, 2024 |
| № 3552 | S22 | W53 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Jan 13, 2024 | Jan 20, 2024 | Feb 3, 2024 |
| № 3550 | S18 | W17 | 03 | 0010 | Alpha | Jan 16, 2024 | Jan 23, 2024 | Feb 5, 2024 |
| № 3549 | S17 | E23 | 08 | 0240 | Beta | Jan 19, 2024 | Jan 26, 2024 | Feb 8, 2024 |
| № 3548 | N12 | W00 | 02 | 0030 | Beta | Jan 17, 2024 | Jan 24, 2024 | Feb 6, 2024 |
| № 3545 | S06 | W10 | 10 | 0290 | Beta | Jan 16, 2024 | Jan 23, 2024 | Feb 6, 2024 |
| № 3541 | S20 | W61 | 09 | 0120 | Beta | Jan 12, 2024 | Jan 19, 2024 | Feb 2, 2024 |
| № 3540 | S17 | W59 | 08 | 0160 | Beta | Jan 13, 2024 | Jan 19, 2024 | Feb 2, 2024 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1995 to January 2024. The gray background is the average SSN index.
