Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on February 13, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2499 | N11 | E38 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Feb 17, 2016 | Feb 24, 2016 | Mar 8, 2016 |
| № 2498 | N18 | E15 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Feb 15, 2016 | Feb 22, 2016 | Mar 7, 2016 |
| № 2497 | N13 | W19 | 20 | 0250 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Feb 13, 2016 | Feb 19, 2016 | Mar 4, 2016 |
| № 2494 | S14 | W96 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Feb 7, 2016 | Feb 14, 2016 | Feb 27, 2016 |
| № 2492 | N14 | W78 | 01 | 0010 | 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.