Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 12, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2601 | N06 | W69 | 04 | 0010 | Beta | Oct 8, 2016 | Oct 14, 2016 | Oct 28, 2016 |
| № 2600 | N11 | E08 | 01 | 0100 | Alpha | Oct 13, 2016 | Oct 20, 2016 | Nov 3, 2016 |
| № 2599 | S15 | W30 | 06 | 0270 | Beta | Oct 11, 2016 | Oct 17, 2016 | Oct 31, 2016 |
| № 2598 | N15 | W62 | 05 | 0020 | Beta | Oct 8, 2016 | Oct 15, 2016 | Oct 29, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to October 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.
