Active areas
Sunspots and active regions
By the end of the day, the following active regions with sunspots could be observed on the Sun's surface
| Group ID | Location | Number of sunspots | Area (msh) | Type | CM Passage | Disappearance (W90) | Reappearance (W270) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1413 | N08 | E08 | 15 | 0060 | Beta | Feb 3, 2012 | Feb 9, 2012 | Feb 23, 2012 |
| № 1411 | S27 | W28 | 07 | 0030 | Beta | Jan 31, 2012 | Feb 7, 2012 | Feb 21, 2012 |
| № 1410 | N18 | E11 | 08 | 0200 | Beta | Feb 3, 2012 | Feb 10, 2012 | Feb 23, 2012 |
| № 1408 | N08 | W64 | 01 | 0050 | Alpha | Jan 28, 2012 | Feb 4, 2012 | Feb 18, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
Average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from 1983, January to 2012, February. Gray background - average solar cycle.

