Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 24, 2012. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1409 | N09 | E29 | 03 | 0100 | Beta | Jan 27, 2012 | Feb 3, 2012 | Feb 16, 2012 |
| № 1408 | N08 | E46 | 02 | 0100 | Alpha | Jan 28, 2012 | Feb 4, 2012 | Feb 18, 2012 |
| № 1407 | N16 | W51 | 05 | 0050 | Beta | Jan 21, 2012 | Jan 28, 2012 | Feb 10, 2012 |
| № 1405 | N13 | W22 | 05 | 0030 | Beta | Jan 23, 2012 | Jan 30, 2012 | Feb 13, 2012 |
| № 1402 | N28 | W34 | 11 | 0290 | Beta | Jan 22, 2012 | Jan 29, 2012 | Feb 12, 2012 |
| № 1401 | N16 | W37 | 22 | 0170 | Beta-Gamma | Jan 22, 2012 | Jan 29, 2012 | Feb 12, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to January 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
