Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 2, 2011. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1142 | S14 | E35 | 05 | 0040 | Beta | Jan 6, 2011 | Jan 12, 2011 | Jan 26, 2011 |
| № 1141 | N35 | W23 | 06 | 0100 | Beta | Jan 1, 2011 | Jan 8, 2011 | Jan 23, 2011 |
| № 1140 | N32 | E54 | 01 | 0200 | Alpha | Jan 7, 2011 | Jan 14, 2011 | Jan 29, 2011 |
| № 1139 | S30 | E05 | 01 | 0000 | Alpha | Jan 3, 2011 | Jan 10, 2011 | Jan 24, 2011 |
| № 1138 | N17 | W80 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | Dec 28, 2010 | Jan 4, 2011 | Jan 17, 2011 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1982 to January 2011. The gray background is the average SSN index.
