Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on September 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2585 | N08 | E73 | 13 | 0230 | Beta | Sep 7, 2016 | Sep 14, 2016 | Sep 28, 2016 |
| № 2584 | S06 | E64 | 07 | 0075 | Beta | Sep 7, 2016 | Sep 13, 2016 | Sep 27, 2016 |
| № 2583 | N14 | W92 | 06 | 0120 | Beta | Aug 26, 2016 | Sep 2, 2016 | Sep 15, 2016 |
| № 2581 | N11 | W46 | 09 | 0090 | Beta | Aug 29, 2016 | Sep 5, 2016 | Sep 19, 2016 |
| № 2580 | S16 | W55 | 06 | 0060 | Beta | Aug 29, 2016 | Sep 5, 2016 | Sep 18, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to September 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.