Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on February 17, 2014. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1980 | S14 | W18 | 02 | 0090 | Alpha | Feb 16, 2014 | Feb 23, 2014 | Mar 9, 2014 |
| № 1977 | S10 | W00 | 30 | 0320 | Beta-Gamma | Feb 18, 2014 | Feb 25, 2014 | Mar 10, 2014 |
| № 1976 | S15 | W27 | 06 | 0230 | Beta | Feb 16, 2014 | Feb 23, 2014 | Mar 8, 2014 |
| № 1974 | S12 | W64 | 47 | 0760 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Feb 13, 2014 | Feb 20, 2014 | Mar 5, 2014 |
| № 1973 | N06 | W85 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | Feb 11, 2014 | Feb 18, 2014 | Mar 4, 2014 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1985 to February 2014. The gray background is the average SSN index.