Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on August 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2576 | S11 | E74 | 01 | 0040 | Alpha | Aug 16, 2016 | Aug 22, 2016 | Sep 5, 2016 |
| № 2575 | N16 | E66 | 02 | 0030 | Beta | Aug 15, 2016 | Aug 22, 2016 | Sep 5, 2016 |
| № 2574 | N14 | E65 | 02 | 0020 | Beta | Aug 15, 2016 | Aug 22, 2016 | Sep 4, 2016 |
| № 2573 | N04 | E62 | 05 | 0090 | Beta | Aug 15, 2016 | Aug 21, 2016 | Sep 4, 2016 |
| № 2572 | N15 | W85 | 05 | 0110 | Beta | Aug 4, 2016 | Aug 10, 2016 | Aug 24, 2016 |
| № 2571 | N13 | W32 | 16 | 0200 | Beta-Gamma | Aug 8, 2016 | Aug 14, 2016 | Aug 28, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to August 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.
