Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on February 16, 2022. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2948 | S27 | E53 | 03 | 0040 | Beta | Feb 21, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | Mar 14, 2022 |
| № 2947 | N15 | W69 | 03 | 0050 | Alpha | Feb 12, 2022 | Feb 18, 2022 | Mar 4, 2022 |
| № 2946 | S09 | E13 | 03 | 0050 | Alpha | Feb 18, 2022 | Feb 25, 2022 | Mar 10, 2022 |
| № 2943 | S20 | W35 | 02 | 0040 | Beta | Feb 14, 2022 | Feb 21, 2022 | Mar 7, 2022 |
| № 2941 | N24 | W77 | 12 | 0240 | Beta-Gamma | Feb 11, 2022 | Feb 18, 2022 | Mar 4, 2022 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1993 to February 2022. The gray background is the average SSN index.