Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 2, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2477 | N12 | E75 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Jan 9, 2016 | Jan 15, 2016 | Jan 29, 2016 |
| № 2476 | S11 | E61 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Jan 8, 2016 | Jan 14, 2016 | Jan 28, 2016 |
| № 2473 | S21 | W73 | 08 | 0110 | Beta | Dec 28, 2015 | Jan 4, 2016 | Jan 18, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to January 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.
