Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on March 20, 2014. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2014 | S15 | E76 | 04 | 0050 | Beta | Mar 27, 2014 | Apr 2, 2014 | Apr 16, 2014 |
| № 2013 | N13 | E58 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Mar 25, 2014 | Apr 1, 2014 | Apr 15, 2014 |
| № 2012 | S09 | E49 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | Mar 25, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | Apr 14, 2014 |
| № 2011 | S07 | W34 | 09 | 0070 | Beta | Mar 18, 2014 | Mar 25, 2014 | Apr 8, 2014 |
| № 2010 | S15 | E41 | 13 | 0100 | Beta | Mar 24, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 | Apr 13, 2014 |
| № 2008 | S11 | E19 | 06 | 0030 | Beta | Mar 22, 2014 | Mar 29, 2014 | Apr 12, 2014 |
| № 2005 | N13 | W21 | 01 | 0250 | Alpha | Mar 19, 2014 | Mar 26, 2014 | Apr 9, 2014 |
| № 2004 | S10 | W57 | 09 | 0060 | Beta | Mar 17, 2014 | Mar 23, 2014 | Apr 6, 2014 |
| № 2002 | S18 | W84 | 02 | 0030 | Beta | Mar 14, 2014 | Mar 21, 2014 | Apr 4, 2014 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1985 to March 2014. The gray background is the average SSN index.