Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 3, 2024. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3537 | N18 | E48 | 02 | 0040 | Beta | Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 | Jan 28, 2024 |
| № 3536 | N05 | E49 | 11 | 0240 | Beta-Gamma | Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 14, 2024 | Jan 28, 2024 |
| № 3535 | S08 | W79 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | Dec 29, 2023 | Jan 5, 2024 | Jan 18, 2024 |
| № 3534 | S12 | W22 | 04 | 0010 | Beta | Jan 2, 2024 | Jan 9, 2024 | Jan 23, 2024 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1995 to January 2024. The gray background is the average SSN index.