Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 8, 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 | E26 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Jan 11, 2012 | Jan 18, 2012 | Feb 1, 2012 |
| № 1393 | N16 | W30 | 10 | 0100 | Beta | Jan 7, 2012 | Jan 14, 2012 | Jan 27, 2012 |
| № 1392 | N19 | W46 | 05 | 0050 | Beta | Jan 5, 2012 | Jan 12, 2012 | Jan 26, 2012 |
| № 1391 | N13 | E14 | 12 | 0370 | Beta | Jan 10, 2012 | Jan 17, 2012 | Jan 30, 2012 |
| № 1389 | S21 | W61 | 01 | 0210 | Alpha | Jan 4, 2012 | Jan 11, 2012 | Jan 25, 2012 |
| № 1388 | S24 | W73 | 02 | 0050 | Beta | 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.
