Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 8, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2258 | N12 | E60 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Jan 13, 2015 | Jan 20, 2015 | Feb 3, 2015 |
| № 2257 | N05 | E01 | 13 | 0100 | Beta | Jan 9, 2015 | Jan 16, 2015 | Jan 29, 2015 |
| № 2255 | S14 | W00 | 06 | 0090 | Beta | Jan 9, 2015 | Jan 16, 2015 | Jan 29, 2015 |
| № 2253 | S06 | W42 | 24 | 0210 | Beta-Gamma | Jan 6, 2015 | Jan 12, 2015 | Jan 26, 2015 |
| № 2252 | S19 | W64 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Jan 4, 2015 | Jan 11, 2015 | Jan 25, 2015 |
| № 2251 | S13 | W87 | 01 | 0050 | Alpha | Jan 2, 2015 | Jan 9, 2015 | Jan 23, 2015 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1986 to January 2015. The gray background is the average SSN index.
