Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 17, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3965 | N15 | E69 | 01 | 0090 | Alpha | Jan 23, 2025 | Jan 30, 2025 | Feb 13, 2025 |
| № 3964 | N07 | W20 | 14 | 0180 | Beta | Jan 16, 2025 | Jan 23, 2025 | Feb 6, 2025 |
| № 3962 | N17 | E56 | 04 | 0120 | Beta | Jan 22, 2025 | Jan 29, 2025 | Feb 12, 2025 |
| № 3961 | S09 | E47 | 15 | 0340 | Beta-Gamma | Jan 21, 2025 | Jan 28, 2025 | Feb 11, 2025 |
| № 3959 | N18 | E28 | 10 | 0430 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Jan 20, 2025 | Jan 27, 2025 | Feb 10, 2025 |
| № 3956 | N04 | W55 | 01 | 0080 | Alpha | Jan 14, 2025 | Jan 20, 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.