Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on February 8, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2497 | N13 | E49 | 09 | 0070 | Beta | Feb 13, 2016 | Feb 20, 2016 | Mar 4, 2016 |
| № 2496 | N08 | E34 | 04 | 0020 | Beta | Feb 12, 2016 | Feb 18, 2016 | Mar 3, 2016 |
| № 2495 | S08 | W74 | 05 | 0070 | Beta | Feb 3, 2016 | Feb 10, 2016 | Feb 24, 2016 |
| № 2494 | S12 | W29 | 09 | 0270 | Beta-Delta | Feb 7, 2016 | Feb 14, 2016 | Feb 27, 2016 |
| № 2492 | N15 | W04 | 07 | 0030 | Beta | Feb 9, 2016 | Feb 16, 2016 | Feb 29, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to February 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.
