Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on February 17, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2502 | N08 | W00 | 04 | 0010 | Beta | Feb 18, 2016 | Feb 25, 2016 | Mar 9, 2016 |
| № 2501 | N04 | E48 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Feb 22, 2016 | Feb 28, 2016 | Mar 13, 2016 |
| № 2497 | N13 | W76 | 14 | 0220 | 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.
