Active areas
Sunspots and active regions
By the end of the day, the following active regions with sunspots could be observed on the Sun's surface
| Group ID | Location | Number of sunspots | Area (msh) | Type | CM Passage | Disappearance (W90) | Reappearance (W270) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2616 | N18 | W33 | 02 | 0010 | alpha | Dec 1, 2016 | Dec 8, 2016 | Dec 22, 2016 |
| № 2615 | S07 | W07 | 14 | 0140 | beta | Dec 3, 2016 | Dec 10, 2016 | Dec 24, 2016 |
| № 2614 | N06 | W34 | 02 | 0010 | beta | Dec 1, 2016 | Dec 8, 2016 | Dec 22, 2016 |
| № 2612 | N09 | W62 | 04 | 0070 | beta | Nov 29, 2016 | Dec 6, 2016 | Dec 20, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
Average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from 1987, January to 2016, December. Gray background - average solar cycle.
