Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on March 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2509 | N09 | E17 | 04 | 0020 | Beta | Mar 3, 2016 | Mar 10, 2016 | Mar 24, 2016 |
| № 2508 | N07 | W05 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Mar 2, 2016 | Mar 8, 2016 | Mar 22, 2016 |
| № 2506 | S06 | W20 | 09 | 0130 | Beta | Feb 29, 2016 | Mar 7, 2016 | Mar 21, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to March 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.
