Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on August 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2577 | N03 | E35 | 04 | 0020 | Beta | Aug 15, 2016 | Aug 22, 2016 | Sep 5, 2016 |
| № 2576 | S13 | E37 | 02 | 0140 | Alpha | Aug 16, 2016 | Aug 22, 2016 | Sep 5, 2016 |
| № 2575 | N14 | E24 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | Aug 15, 2016 | Aug 21, 2016 | Sep 4, 2016 |
| № 2574 | N04 | E23 | 07 | 0240 | Beta | Aug 15, 2016 | Aug 21, 2016 | Sep 4, 2016 |
| № 2571 | N12 | W73 | 02 | 0020 | Alpha | Aug 7, 2016 | Aug 14, 2016 | Aug 28, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to August 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.