Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on April 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3634 | N27 | E56 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | Apr 14, 2024 | Apr 21, 2024 | May 5, 2024 |
| № 3633 | S07 | E46 | 06 | 0160 | Beta-Gamma | Apr 13, 2024 | Apr 20, 2024 | May 4, 2024 |
| № 3632 | N28 | E06 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | Apr 10, 2024 | Apr 17, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
| № 3631 | N11 | W46 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Apr 6, 2024 | Apr 13, 2024 | Apr 27, 2024 |
| № 3629 | N06 | W67 | 03 | 0020 | Beta | Apr 5, 2024 | Apr 12, 2024 | Apr 25, 2024 |
| № 3628 | N08 | E02 | 05 | 0260 | Beta | Apr 10, 2024 | Apr 17, 2024 | Apr 30, 2024 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1995 to April 2024. The gray background is the average SSN index.