Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 20, 2006. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 848 | S19 | E24 | 15 | 0140 | Beta | Jan 23, 2006 | Jan 30, 2006 | Feb 12, 2006 |
| № 847 | S08 | W62 | 02 | 0030 | Beta | Jan 16, 2006 | Jan 23, 2006 | Feb 6, 2006 |
| № 846 | N04 | W88 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Jan 14, 2006 | Jan 21, 2006 | Feb 4, 2006 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1977 to January 2006. The gray background is the average SSN index.
