Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on April 29, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2539 | N17 | E67 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | May 5, 2016 | May 12, 2016 | May 26, 2016 |
| № 2538 | S04 | E23 | 01 | 0000 | Alpha | May 2, 2016 | May 8, 2016 | May 22, 2016 |
| № 2537 | S07 | W64 | 09 | 0080 | Beta | Apr 25, 2016 | May 2, 2016 | May 15, 2016 |
| № 2536 | N16 | E29 | 07 | 0070 | Beta | May 2, 2016 | May 9, 2016 | May 23, 2016 |
| № 2535 | N07 | E17 | 05 | 0030 | Beta | May 1, 2016 | May 8, 2016 | May 22, 2016 |
| № 2533 | S02 | W36 | 01 | 0090 | Alpha | Apr 27, 2016 | May 4, 2016 | May 18, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to April 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.