Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 2, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1389 | S22 | E17 | 16 | 0420 | Beta | Jan 4, 2012 | Jan 11, 2012 | Jan 25, 2012 |
| № 1388 | S24 | E02 | 01 | 0080 | Alpha | Jan 3, 2012 | Jan 10, 2012 | Jan 24, 2012 |
| № 1386 | S18 | W44 | 03 | 0060 | Alpha | Dec 31, 2011 | Jan 7, 2012 | Jan 20, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to January 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
