Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on February 20, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2504 | N12 | W02 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Feb 21, 2016 | Feb 28, 2016 | Mar 12, 2016 |
| № 2503 | N05 | W27 | 06 | 0020 | Beta | Feb 19, 2016 | Feb 26, 2016 | Mar 10, 2016 |
| № 2501 | N04 | E09 | 03 | 0080 | Beta | 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.
