Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on March 7, 2015. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2297 | S17 | E81 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Mar 14, 2015 | Mar 21, 2015 | Apr 4, 2015 |
| № 2296 | S11 | E24 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Mar 10, 2015 | Mar 17, 2015 | Mar 30, 2015 |
| № 2293 | N05 | W68 | 04 | 0010 | Alpha | Mar 3, 2015 | Mar 10, 2015 | Mar 23, 2015 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1986 to March 2015. The gray background is the average SSN index.