Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 9, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2483 | N16 | E44 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Jan 13, 2016 | Jan 20, 2016 | Feb 3, 2016 |
| № 2482 | N03 | W10 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Jan 9, 2016 | Jan 16, 2016 | Jan 30, 2016 |
| № 2481 | S18 | W69 | 05 | 0080 | Beta | Jan 5, 2016 | Jan 12, 2016 | Jan 25, 2016 |
| № 2480 | N03 | E43 | 06 | 0180 | Beta | Jan 13, 2016 | Jan 20, 2016 | Feb 3, 2016 |
| № 2478 | N07 | W28 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Jan 8, 2016 | Jan 15, 2016 | Jan 28, 2016 |
| № 2477 | N12 | W21 | 01 | 0050 | Alpha | Jan 8, 2016 | Jan 15, 2016 | Jan 29, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to January 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.
