Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 19, 2012. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1407 | N17 | E15 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Jan 21, 2012 | Jan 28, 2012 | Feb 11, 2012 |
| № 1406 | S24 | W66 | 02 | 0030 | Beta | Jan 15, 2012 | Jan 22, 2012 | Feb 5, 2012 |
| № 1405 | N11 | E41 | 02 | 0040 | Alpha | Jan 23, 2012 | Jan 30, 2012 | Feb 12, 2012 |
| № 1403 | S19 | W09 | 05 | 0020 | Beta | Jan 19, 2012 | Jan 26, 2012 | Feb 9, 2012 |
| № 1402 | N28 | E29 | 08 | 0550 | Beta | Jan 22, 2012 | Jan 29, 2012 | Feb 12, 2012 |
| № 1401 | N16 | E29 | 18 | 0450 | Beta-Gamma | Jan 22, 2012 | Jan 29, 2012 | Feb 12, 2012 |
| № 1399 | S23 | E19 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Jan 21, 2012 | Jan 28, 2012 | Feb 11, 2012 |
| № 1396 | N25 | W42 | 04 | 0010 | Beta | Jan 17, 2012 | Jan 24, 2012 | Feb 7, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to January 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
