Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2542 | N11 | E30 | 04 | 0170 | Alpha | May 11, 2016 | May 18, 2016 | Jun 1, 2016 |
| № 2541 | N04 | E02 | 05 | 0020 | Beta | May 9, 2016 | May 16, 2016 | May 29, 2016 |
| № 2539 | N16 | W49 | 01 | 0000 | Alpha | May 5, 2016 | May 12, 2016 | May 26, 2016 |
| № 2536 | N15 | W90 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | May 2, 2016 | May 9, 2016 | May 23, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to May 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.
