Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on August 28, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2582 | N08 | W37 | 04 | 0010 | Beta | Aug 26, 2016 | Sep 2, 2016 | Sep 15, 2016 |
| № 2581 | N12 | E10 | 17 | 0100 | Beta | Aug 30, 2016 | Sep 5, 2016 | Sep 19, 2016 |
| № 2580 | S18 | W03 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Aug 29, 2016 | Sep 4, 2016 | Sep 18, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to August 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.
