Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on July 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2564 | N10 | E81 | 01 | 0040 | Alpha | Jul 16, 2016 | Jul 23, 2016 | Aug 5, 2016 |
| № 2563 | N19 | E58 | 04 | 0010 | Beta | Jul 14, 2016 | Jul 21, 2016 | Aug 4, 2016 |
| № 2562 | S06 | E61 | 05 | 0050 | Beta | Jul 14, 2016 | Jul 21, 2016 | Aug 4, 2016 |
| № 2561 | S16 | W57 | 05 | 0020 | Beta | Jul 6, 2016 | Jul 12, 2016 | Jul 26, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to July 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.