Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on July 18, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2568 | S13 | E08 | 01 | 0000 | Alpha | Jul 20, 2016 | Jul 27, 2016 | Aug 9, 2016 |
| № 2567 | N05 | W00 | 14 | 0330 | Beta-Gamma | Jul 19, 2016 | Jul 26, 2016 | Aug 8, 2016 |
| № 2565 | N05 | W10 | 06 | 0350 | Beta | Jul 18, 2016 | Jul 25, 2016 | Aug 8, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to July 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.
