Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on February 6, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2496 | N09 | E56 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Feb 11, 2016 | Feb 18, 2016 | Mar 3, 2016 |
| № 2495 | S07 | W46 | 06 | 0010 | Beta | Feb 4, 2016 | Feb 10, 2016 | Feb 24, 2016 |
| № 2494 | S12 | W04 | 16 | 0230 | Beta-Gamma | Feb 7, 2016 | Feb 14, 2016 | Feb 27, 2016 |
| № 2493 | S05 | W58 | 05 | 0010 | Beta | Feb 3, 2016 | Feb 9, 2016 | Feb 23, 2016 |
| № 2492 | N14 | E23 | 08 | 0050 | Beta | Feb 9, 2016 | Feb 16, 2016 | Feb 29, 2016 |
| № 2491 | N02 | E03 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | Feb 7, 2016 | Feb 14, 2016 | Feb 28, 2016 |
| № 2490 | S20 | W81 | 05 | 0080 | Beta | Feb 1, 2016 | Feb 8, 2016 | Feb 21, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to February 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.
