Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 16, 2021. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2882 | N15 | W74 | 01 | 0250 | Alpha | Oct 11, 2021 | Oct 18, 2021 | Nov 1, 2021 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1992 to October 2021. The gray background is the average SSN index.
Diary
- 25.08.2026 Powerful solar flares posing a threat to Earth have resumed.
- 24.08.2026 Space weather on August 24, 2026
- 22.08.2026 The number of solar flares has begun to decline