Active areas
Sunspots and active regions
By the end of the day, the following active regions with sunspots could be observed on the Sun's surface
| Group ID | Location | Number of sunspots | Area (msh) | Type | CM Passage | Disappearance (W90) | Reappearance (W270) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2577 | N04 | W06 | 07 | 0080 | Beta | Aug 15, 2016 | Aug 22, 2016 | Sep 5, 2016 |
| № 2576 | S12 | W02 | 02 | 0100 | Alpha | Aug 16, 2016 | Aug 23, 2016 | Sep 5, 2016 |
| № 2574 | N05 | W16 | 07 | 0170 | Beta | Aug 15, 2016 | Aug 21, 2016 | Sep 4, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
Average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from 1987, January to 2016, August. Gray background - average solar cycle.

