Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on March 9, 2024. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3605 | S15 | E15 | 04 | 0020 | Beta | Mar 11, 2024 | Mar 18, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 |
| № 3604 | N07 | E31 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Mar 12, 2024 | Mar 19, 2024 | Apr 2, 2024 |
| № 3603 | N14 | E01 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Mar 10, 2024 | Mar 17, 2024 | Mar 30, 2024 |
| № 3602 | N16 | W24 | 02 | 0020 | Alpha | Mar 8, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 |
| № 3600 | S18 | W02 | 03 | 0040 | Alpha | Mar 10, 2024 | Mar 17, 2024 | Mar 30, 2024 |
| № 3599 | S12 | W13 | 18 | 0150 | Beta-Gamma | Mar 9, 2024 | Mar 16, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1995 to March 2024. The gray background is the average SSN index.
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