Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on September 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2588 | N12 | W04 | 06 | 0030 | Beta | Sep 9, 2016 | Sep 15, 2016 | Sep 29, 2016 |
| № 2586 | N07 | W87 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | Sep 2, 2016 | Sep 9, 2016 | Sep 23, 2016 |
| № 2585 | N08 | W23 | 12 | 0430 | Beta-Gamma | Sep 7, 2016 | Sep 14, 2016 | Sep 27, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to September 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.
