Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on March 8, 2014. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2001 | N18 | W51 | 05 | 0060 | Beta | Mar 5, 2014 | Mar 12, 2014 | Mar 26, 2014 |
| № 2000 | S11 | E27 | 08 | 0070 | Beta | Mar 11, 2014 | Mar 18, 2014 | Mar 31, 2014 |
| № 1999 | S16 | W06 | 12 | 0060 | Beta | Mar 9, 2014 | Mar 15, 2014 | Mar 29, 2014 |
| № 1998 | S08 | E39 | 06 | 0100 | Beta | Mar 12, 2014 | Mar 19, 2014 | Apr 1, 2014 |
| № 1996 | N15 | W10 | 21 | 0110 | Beta | Mar 8, 2014 | Mar 15, 2014 | Mar 29, 2014 |
| № 1995 | S16 | W76 | 02 | 0040 | Beta | Mar 3, 2014 | Mar 10, 2014 | Mar 24, 2014 |
| № 1993 | N17 | W61 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Mar 4, 2014 | Mar 11, 2014 | Mar 25, 2014 |
| № 1991 | S24 | W51 | 07 | 0090 | Beta | Mar 5, 2014 | Mar 12, 2014 | Mar 26, 2014 |
| № 1990 | S13 | W68 | 09 | 0200 | Beta | Mar 4, 2014 | Mar 11, 2014 | Mar 24, 2014 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1985 to March 2014. The gray background is the average SSN index.