Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on April 26, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2535 | N05 | E62 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | May 1, 2016 | May 8, 2016 | May 22, 2016 |
| № 2533 | S02 | E04 | 01 | 0100 | Alpha | Apr 27, 2016 | May 4, 2016 | May 17, 2016 |
| № 2532 | N05 | W52 | 05 | 0010 | Beta | Apr 23, 2016 | Apr 30, 2016 | May 13, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to April 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.
