Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 9, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1395 | N22 | E61 | 01 | 0120 | Alpha | Jan 15, 2012 | Jan 21, 2012 | Feb 4, 2012 |
| № 1393 | N16 | W43 | 13 | 0250 | Beta | Jan 7, 2012 | Jan 13, 2012 | Jan 27, 2012 |
| № 1392 | N19 | W56 | 02 | 0020 | Beta | Jan 6, 2012 | Jan 12, 2012 | Jan 26, 2012 |
| № 1391 | N13 | E02 | 12 | 0300 | Beta | Jan 10, 2012 | Jan 17, 2012 | Jan 30, 2012 |
| № 1389 | S20 | W73 | 01 | 0180 | Alpha | Jan 4, 2012 | Jan 11, 2012 | Jan 25, 2012 |
| № 1388 | S26 | W90 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | 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.
