Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on March 17, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2009 | N14 | E01 | 04 | 0010 | Beta | Mar 18, 2014 | Mar 25, 2014 | Apr 7, 2014 |
| № 2008 | S11 | E62 | 01 | 0040 | Alpha | Mar 22, 2014 | Mar 29, 2014 | Apr 12, 2014 |
| № 2007 | N11 | E40 | 02 | 0030 | Alpha | Mar 21, 2014 | Mar 28, 2014 | Apr 10, 2014 |
| № 2006 | N11 | W86 | 05 | 0190 | Beta | Mar 11, 2014 | Mar 18, 2014 | Apr 1, 2014 |
| № 2005 | N13 | E22 | 03 | 0250 | Beta | Mar 19, 2014 | Mar 26, 2014 | Apr 9, 2014 |
| № 2004 | S10 | W14 | 04 | 0010 | Beta | Mar 17, 2014 | Mar 24, 2014 | Apr 6, 2014 |
| № 2003 | N05 | W88 | 05 | 0120 | Beta | Mar 11, 2014 | Mar 18, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 |
| № 2002 | S18 | W41 | 24 | 0280 | Beta-Gamma | Mar 15, 2014 | Mar 22, 2014 | Apr 4, 2014 |
| № 1998 | S07 | W76 | 01 | 0000 | Alpha | Mar 12, 2014 | Mar 19, 2014 | Apr 1, 2014 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1985 to March 2014. The gray background is the average SSN index.
