Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 16, 2025. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3963 | N24 | E06 | 05 | 0020 | Beta | Jan 17, 2025 | Jan 24, 2025 | Feb 7, 2025 |
| № 3962 | N17 | E68 | 06 | 0080 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Jan 22, 2025 | Jan 29, 2025 | Feb 12, 2025 |
| № 3961 | S09 | E58 | 15 | 0220 | Beta-Gamma | Jan 21, 2025 | Jan 28, 2025 | Feb 11, 2025 |
| № 3959 | N18 | E35 | 10 | 0400 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Jan 20, 2025 | Jan 27, 2025 | Feb 9, 2025 |
| № 3957 | N19 | W84 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Jan 11, 2025 | Jan 17, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |
| № 3956 | N05 | W42 | 05 | 0160 | Beta | Jan 14, 2025 | Jan 21, 2025 | Feb 3, 2025 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1996 to January 2025. The gray background is the average SSN index.