Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 27, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1410 | N16 | E66 | 01 | 0120 | Alpha | Feb 2, 2012 | Feb 9, 2012 | Feb 23, 2012 |
| № 1408 | N08 | E03 | 04 | 0110 | Beta | Jan 28, 2012 | Feb 4, 2012 | Feb 18, 2012 |
| № 1405 | N13 | W60 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Jan 23, 2012 | Jan 30, 2012 | Feb 13, 2012 |
| № 1402 | N29 | W72 | 09 | 0270 | Beta | Jan 22, 2012 | Jan 29, 2012 | Feb 13, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to January 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
