Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on March 18, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2010 | S14 | E66 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Mar 24, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | Apr 13, 2014 |
| № 2009 | N14 | W14 | 04 | 0010 | Beta | Mar 18, 2014 | Mar 25, 2014 | Apr 7, 2014 |
| № 2008 | S11 | E47 | 02 | 0020 | Beta | Mar 22, 2014 | Mar 29, 2014 | Apr 12, 2014 |
| № 2007 | N11 | E25 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Mar 21, 2014 | Mar 28, 2014 | Apr 10, 2014 |
| № 2005 | N13 | E07 | 04 | 0250 | Beta | Mar 19, 2014 | Mar 26, 2014 | Apr 9, 2014 |
| № 2004 | S10 | W29 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Mar 17, 2014 | Mar 23, 2014 | Apr 6, 2014 |
| № 2002 | S18 | W56 | 21 | 0220 | Beta-Gamma | Mar 15, 2014 | Mar 21, 2014 | Apr 4, 2014 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1985 to March 2014. The gray background is the average SSN index.