Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on February 17, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2951 | S24 | W02 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Feb 18, 2022 | Feb 25, 2022 | Mar 11, 2022 |
| № 2950 | N19 | E46 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Feb 22, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | Mar 14, 2022 |
| № 2949 | N25 | W18 | 05 | 0020 | Beta | Feb 17, 2022 | Feb 24, 2022 | Mar 10, 2022 |
| № 2948 | S27 | E29 | 08 | 0080 | Beta-Gamma | Feb 20, 2022 | Feb 27, 2022 | Mar 13, 2022 |
| № 2947 | N15 | W78 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Feb 12, 2022 | Feb 19, 2022 | Mar 5, 2022 |
| № 2946 | S09 | W02 | 05 | 0030 | Beta | Feb 18, 2022 | Feb 25, 2022 | Mar 10, 2022 |
| № 2943 | S19 | W52 | 08 | 0020 | Beta | Feb 14, 2022 | Feb 21, 2022 | Mar 7, 2022 |
| № 2941 | N25 | W83 | 01 | 0150 | Beta | Feb 12, 2022 | Feb 19, 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.