Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on September 5, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2587 | N10 | E30 | 02 | 0000 | Alpha | Sep 8, 2016 | Sep 15, 2016 | Sep 28, 2016 |
| № 2586 | N07 | W45 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Sep 2, 2016 | Sep 9, 2016 | Sep 23, 2016 |
| № 2585 | N08 | E18 | 25 | 0550 | Beta-Gamma | Sep 7, 2016 | Sep 14, 2016 | Sep 28, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to September 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.
