Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 26, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2490 | S18 | E75 | 01 | 0010 | Beta | Feb 2, 2016 | Feb 9, 2016 | Feb 22, 2016 |
| № 2489 | N09 | E54 | 06 | 0060 | Beta | Jan 31, 2016 | Feb 7, 2016 | Feb 20, 2016 |
| № 2488 | N02 | W15 | 10 | 0240 | Beta | Jan 26, 2016 | Feb 2, 2016 | Feb 15, 2016 |
| № 2487 | S12 | W34 | 01 | 0020 | 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.