Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 8, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2481 | S18 | W55 | 08 | 0050 | Beta | Jan 5, 2016 | Jan 12, 2016 | Jan 25, 2016 |
| № 2480 | N03 | E58 | 06 | 0180 | Beta | Jan 13, 2016 | Jan 20, 2016 | Feb 3, 2016 |
| № 2477 | N12 | W09 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Jan 8, 2016 | Jan 15, 2016 | Jan 29, 2016 |
| № 2476 | S09 | W22 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | 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.
