Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on March 16, 2022. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2970 | S23 | E04 | 04 | 0010 | Beta | Mar 17, 2022 | Mar 24, 2022 | Apr 7, 2022 |
| № 2967 | N18 | E19 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Mar 18, 2022 | Mar 25, 2022 | Apr 8, 2022 |
| № 2965 | N24 | W17 | 25 | 0310 | Beta-Gamma | Mar 16, 2022 | Mar 23, 2022 | Apr 6, 2022 |
| № 2960 | S20 | W89 | 01 | 0150 | Alpha | Mar 10, 2022 | Mar 17, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1993 to March 2022. The gray background is the average SSN index.