Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on March 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2519 | N06 | E48 | 03 | 0050 | Beta | Mar 17, 2016 | Mar 23, 2016 | Apr 6, 2016 |
| № 2518 | N04 | W54 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | Mar 9, 2016 | Mar 16, 2016 | Mar 29, 2016 |
| № 2513 | N10 | W44 | 01 | 0040 | Alpha | Mar 10, 2016 | Mar 16, 2016 | Mar 30, 2016 |
| № 2511 | N02 | W79 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | Mar 7, 2016 | Mar 14, 2016 | Mar 27, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to March 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.
