Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on August 31, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2583 | N14 | W78 | 06 | 0120 | Beta | Aug 26, 2016 | Sep 2, 2016 | Sep 15, 2016 |
| № 2582 | N09 | W81 | 01 | 0050 | Beta | Aug 26, 2016 | Sep 2, 2016 | Sep 15, 2016 |
| № 2581 | N11 | W32 | 09 | 0090 | Beta | Aug 29, 2016 | Sep 5, 2016 | Sep 19, 2016 |
| № 2580 | S17 | W41 | 08 | 0030 | Beta | Aug 29, 2016 | Sep 5, 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.
