Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 20, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2487 | S13 | E49 | 04 | 0030 | Beta | Jan 25, 2016 | Feb 1, 2016 | Feb 14, 2016 |
| № 2486 | S20 | E43 | 02 | 0050 | Alpha | Jan 24, 2016 | Jan 31, 2016 | Feb 14, 2016 |
| № 2485 | N15 | W04 | 04 | 0010 | Alpha | Jan 21, 2016 | Jan 28, 2016 | Feb 10, 2016 |
| № 2484 | N07 | W84 | 05 | 0020 | Beta | Jan 15, 2016 | Jan 21, 2016 | Feb 4, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to January 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.
