Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on February 19, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2503 | N06 | W14 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Feb 19, 2016 | Feb 26, 2016 | Mar 10, 2016 |
| № 2502 | N09 | W28 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Feb 18, 2016 | Feb 25, 2016 | Mar 9, 2016 |
| № 2501 | N05 | E20 | 01 | 0050 | Alpha | Feb 22, 2016 | Feb 28, 2016 | Mar 13, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to February 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.