Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on March 3, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2513 | N11 | E84 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Mar 10, 2016 | Mar 17, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 |
| № 2512 | N11 | E28 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Mar 6, 2016 | Mar 13, 2016 | Mar 27, 2016 |
| № 2511 | N05 | E57 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Mar 8, 2016 | Mar 15, 2016 | Mar 29, 2016 |
| № 2510 | N05 | E51 | 03 | 0030 | Beta | Mar 8, 2016 | Mar 15, 2016 | Mar 28, 2016 |
| № 2506 | S07 | W48 | 05 | 0110 | Beta | Feb 29, 2016 | Mar 7, 2016 | Mar 21, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to March 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.
