Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 1, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2615 | S07 | E37 | 08 | 0060 | Beta | Dec 5, 2016 | Dec 12, 2016 | Dec 25, 2016 |
| № 2614 | N05 | E06 | 03 | 0060 | Beta | Dec 2, 2016 | Dec 9, 2016 | Dec 23, 2016 |
| № 2612 | N08 | W23 | 34 | 0110 | Beta | Nov 30, 2016 | Dec 7, 2016 | Dec 21, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to December 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.