Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on August 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2581 | N12 | E37 | 03 | 0040 | Beta | Aug 30, 2016 | Sep 5, 2016 | Sep 19, 2016 |
| № 2580 | S18 | E23 | 02 | 0040 | Beta | Aug 29, 2016 | Sep 4, 2016 | Sep 18, 2016 |
| № 2579 | N12 | W19 | 04 | 0040 | 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.
