Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on March 9, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2514 | N12 | W69 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Mar 5, 2016 | Mar 12, 2016 | Mar 25, 2016 |
| № 2513 | N10 | W03 | 01 | 0040 | Alpha | Mar 10, 2016 | Mar 17, 2016 | Mar 30, 2016 |
| № 2512 | N10 | W56 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Mar 6, 2016 | Mar 13, 2016 | Mar 26, 2016 |
| № 2511 | N02 | W36 | 05 | 0010 | Beta | Mar 7, 2016 | Mar 14, 2016 | Mar 28, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to March 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.
