Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on February 2, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2491 | N01 | E57 | 04 | 0060 | Beta | Feb 7, 2016 | Feb 14, 2016 | Feb 28, 2016 |
| № 2490 | S21 | W29 | 05 | 0010 | Beta | Feb 1, 2016 | Feb 8, 2016 | Feb 21, 2016 |
| № 2489 | N10 | W43 | 03 | 0250 | Beta | Jan 31, 2016 | Feb 7, 2016 | Feb 20, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to February 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.
