Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on July 21, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2569 | N15 | E02 | 02 | 0030 | Alpha | Jul 22, 2016 | Jul 29, 2016 | Aug 11, 2016 |
| № 2567 | N05 | W35 | 16 | 0510 | Beta | Jul 19, 2016 | Jul 26, 2016 | Aug 9, 2016 |
| № 2565 | N04 | W46 | 08 | 0310 | 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.
