Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 22, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2488 | N04 | E38 | 12 | 0070 | Beta | Jan 26, 2016 | Feb 2, 2016 | Feb 15, 2016 |
| № 2487 | S13 | E22 | 12 | 0100 | Beta | Jan 25, 2016 | Jan 31, 2016 | Feb 14, 2016 |
| № 2486 | S20 | E18 | 02 | 0030 | Alpha | Jan 24, 2016 | Jan 31, 2016 | Feb 14, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to January 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.
