Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on February 12, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2498 | N18 | E28 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Feb 15, 2016 | Feb 22, 2016 | Mar 7, 2016 |
| № 2497 | N13 | W06 | 22 | 0180 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Feb 13, 2016 | Feb 19, 2016 | Mar 4, 2016 |
| № 2494 | S12 | W84 | 03 | 0040 | Beta | Feb 7, 2016 | Feb 13, 2016 | Feb 27, 2016 |
| № 2492 | N14 | W63 | 02 | 0020 | Alpha | Feb 8, 2016 | Feb 15, 2016 | Feb 29, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to February 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.
