Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 7, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1394 | N18 | E42 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | Jan 11, 2012 | Jan 18, 2012 | Feb 1, 2012 |
| № 1393 | N17 | W16 | 07 | 0030 | Beta | Jan 7, 2012 | Jan 14, 2012 | Jan 27, 2012 |
| № 1392 | N19 | W32 | 08 | 0040 | Beta | Jan 6, 2012 | Jan 12, 2012 | Jan 26, 2012 |
| № 1391 | N13 | E28 | 19 | 0420 | Beta | Jan 10, 2012 | Jan 17, 2012 | Jan 31, 2012 |
| № 1390 | N08 | W84 | 08 | 0210 | Beta | Jan 2, 2012 | Jan 8, 2012 | Jan 22, 2012 |
| № 1389 | S21 | W45 | 03 | 0230 | Beta | Jan 5, 2012 | Jan 11, 2012 | Jan 25, 2012 |
| № 1388 | S26 | W61 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Jan 3, 2012 | Jan 10, 2012 | Jan 24, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to January 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
