Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on March 8, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2517 | N24 | W51 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Mar 5, 2016 | Mar 12, 2016 | Mar 26, 2016 |
| № 2514 | N13 | W54 | 03 | 0010 | Alpha | Mar 5, 2016 | Mar 12, 2016 | Mar 25, 2016 |
| № 2513 | N11 | E09 | 01 | 0040 | Alpha | Mar 10, 2016 | Mar 16, 2016 | Mar 30, 2016 |
| № 2512 | N12 | W42 | 04 | 0050 | Beta | Mar 6, 2016 | Mar 13, 2016 | Mar 26, 2016 |
| № 2510 | N04 | W10 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Mar 8, 2016 | Mar 15, 2016 | Mar 29, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to March 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.
