Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on November 30, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2615 | S08 | E51 | 02 | 0030 | Beta | Dec 5, 2016 | Dec 12, 2016 | Dec 25, 2016 |
| № 2614 | N05 | E21 | 07 | 0080 | Beta | Dec 3, 2016 | Dec 9, 2016 | Dec 23, 2016 |
| № 2612 | N09 | W10 | 04 | 0150 | Beta | Nov 30, 2016 | Dec 7, 2016 | Dec 21, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to November 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.