Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on September 10, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2590 | N08 | W18 | 04 | 0010 | Beta | Sep 9, 2016 | Sep 16, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 |
| № 2589 | N15 | E01 | 07 | 0030 | Beta | Sep 11, 2016 | Sep 18, 2016 | Oct 1, 2016 |
| № 2588 | N13 | W31 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Sep 9, 2016 | Sep 15, 2016 | Sep 29, 2016 |
| № 2585 | N09 | W48 | 13 | 0380 | Beta-Gamma | Sep 7, 2016 | Sep 14, 2016 | Sep 28, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to September 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.