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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2574 | N08 | E72 | 02 | 0060 | Beta | Aug 14, 2016 | Aug 21, 2016 | Sep 4, 2016 |
| № 2573 | N04 | E71 | 02 | 0060 | Beta | Aug 14, 2016 | Aug 21, 2016 | Sep 4, 2016 |
| № 2572 | N13 | W72 | 07 | 0110 | Beta | Aug 4, 2016 | Aug 10, 2016 | Aug 24, 2016 |
| № 2571 | N12 | W19 | 12 | 0150 | Beta-Gamma | Aug 8, 2016 | Aug 14, 2016 | Aug 28, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
Average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from 1987, January to 2016, August. Gray background - average solar cycle.

