Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on September 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2589 | N14 | E16 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Sep 11, 2016 | Sep 18, 2016 | Oct 2, 2016 |
| № 2588 | N12 | W17 | 04 | 0010 | Beta | Sep 9, 2016 | Sep 15, 2016 | Sep 29, 2016 |
| № 2585 | N08 | W35 | 12 | 0380 | Beta-Delta | Sep 7, 2016 | Sep 14, 2016 | Sep 28, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to September 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.