Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on February 27, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2507 | N18 | W59 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Feb 24, 2016 | Mar 1, 2016 | Mar 15, 2016 |
| № 2506 | S07 | E22 | 07 | 0030 | Beta | Mar 1, 2016 | Mar 7, 2016 | Mar 21, 2016 |
| № 2501 | N04 | W86 | 01 | 0020 | 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.
