Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on August 23, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2580 | S16 | E62 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Aug 29, 2016 | Sep 4, 2016 | Sep 18, 2016 |
| № 2579 | N12 | E19 | 12 | 0060 | Beta | Aug 25, 2016 | Sep 1, 2016 | Sep 15, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to August 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.
