Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 9, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2259 | S18 | E62 | 06 | 0200 | Beta | Jan 15, 2015 | Jan 22, 2015 | Feb 4, 2015 |
| № 2258 | N13 | E51 | 06 | 0030 | Beta | Jan 14, 2015 | Jan 21, 2015 | Feb 3, 2015 |
| № 2257 | N05 | W16 | 19 | 0170 | Beta | Jan 9, 2015 | Jan 16, 2015 | Jan 29, 2015 |
| № 2255 | S14 | W16 | 05 | 0060 | Alpha | Jan 9, 2015 | Jan 16, 2015 | Jan 29, 2015 |
| № 2253 | S06 | W57 | 15 | 0090 | Beta | Jan 6, 2015 | Jan 12, 2015 | Jan 26, 2015 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1986 to January 2015. The gray background is the average SSN index.
