Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 29, 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 | E29 | 04 | 0020 | Beta | Feb 1, 2016 | Feb 8, 2016 | Feb 22, 2016 |
| № 2489 | N09 | E14 | 15 | 0300 | Beta | Jan 31, 2016 | Feb 7, 2016 | Feb 20, 2016 |
| № 2488 | N04 | W55 | 15 | 0220 | Beta-Gamma | Jan 26, 2016 | Feb 2, 2016 | Feb 15, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to January 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.
