Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on February 5, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2494 | S12 | E09 | 07 | 0150 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Feb 7, 2016 | Feb 13, 2016 | Feb 27, 2016 |
| № 2493 | S07 | W46 | 05 | 0050 | Beta | Feb 3, 2016 | Feb 9, 2016 | Feb 23, 2016 |
| № 2492 | N14 | E36 | 07 | 0050 | Beta | Feb 9, 2016 | Feb 16, 2016 | Feb 29, 2016 |
| № 2491 | N02 | E16 | 06 | 0020 | Beta | Feb 7, 2016 | Feb 14, 2016 | Feb 27, 2016 |
| № 2490 | S21 | W70 | 09 | 0130 | Beta | Feb 1, 2016 | Feb 8, 2016 | Feb 21, 2016 |
| № 2489 | N09 | W84 | 01 | 0100 | Alpha | Jan 31, 2016 | Feb 6, 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.
