Evolution of plages and enhanced network area fraction for different inclinations. Top panel: Inclinations from the equator-on view (i = 0° of latitude) to the north pole-on view (i = 90° of latitude). Bottom panel: Inclinations from the equator-on view to the south pole-on view (i = −90° of latitude). The data are the monthly averaged data smoothed with a 13-month sliding window. The colors stand for different inclinations.