Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on March 17, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3613 | S23 | W15 | 07 | 0070 | Beta | Mar 17, 2024 | Mar 24, 2024 | Apr 6, 2024 |
| № 3612 | N23 | W66 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Mar 13, 2024 | Mar 20, 2024 | Apr 3, 2024 |
| № 3611 | N28 | E37 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | Apr 11, 2024 |
| № 3607 | S17 | W06 | 06 | 0020 | Beta | Mar 17, 2024 | Mar 24, 2024 | Apr 7, 2024 |
| № 3606 | N09 | W24 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | Mar 16, 2024 | Mar 23, 2024 | Apr 5, 2024 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1995 to March 2024. The gray background is the average SSN index.