Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 18, 2016. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2486 | S20 | E67 | 01 | 0040 | Alpha | Jan 24, 2016 | Jan 31, 2016 | Feb 14, 2016 |
| № 2485 | N14 | E21 | 05 | 0010 | Beta | Jan 21, 2016 | Jan 27, 2016 | Feb 10, 2016 |
| № 2483 | N17 | W78 | 01 | 0070 | Alpha | Jan 13, 2016 | Jan 20, 2016 | Feb 3, 2016 |
| № 2480 | N03 | W79 | 01 | 0140 | Alpha | Jan 13, 2016 | Jan 20, 2016 | Feb 2, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to January 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.
