Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on February 16, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2501 | N04 | E62 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Feb 22, 2016 | Feb 28, 2016 | Mar 13, 2016 |
| № 2500 | S18 | W56 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Feb 13, 2016 | Feb 20, 2016 | Mar 4, 2016 |
| № 2497 | N12 | W62 | 16 | 0240 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Feb 12, 2016 | Feb 19, 2016 | Mar 4, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to February 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.
