Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 4, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3538 | N21 | E11 | 05 | 0030 | Beta | Jan 6, 2024 | Jan 13, 2024 | Jan 27, 2024 |
| № 3537 | N18 | E34 | 06 | 0060 | Beta | Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 14, 2024 | Jan 28, 2024 |
| № 3536 | N06 | E37 | 10 | 0250 | Beta-Gamma | Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 | Jan 28, 2024 |
| № 3534 | S14 | W37 | 02 | 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.