Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 6, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2477 | N12 | E19 | 01 | 0070 | Alpha | Jan 8, 2016 | Jan 15, 2016 | Jan 29, 2016 |
| № 2476 | S10 | E06 | 08 | 0030 | Beta | Jan 7, 2016 | Jan 14, 2016 | Jan 28, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to January 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.
