Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on February 9, 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 | E36 | 10 | 0200 | Beta | Feb 13, 2016 | Feb 20, 2016 | Mar 4, 2016 |
| № 2496 | N08 | E19 | 05 | 0010 | Beta | Feb 11, 2016 | Feb 18, 2016 | Mar 3, 2016 |
| № 2495 | S08 | W88 | 02 | 0180 | Beta | Feb 3, 2016 | Feb 10, 2016 | Feb 24, 2016 |
| № 2494 | S12 | W43 | 08 | 0240 | Beta-Gamma | Feb 7, 2016 | Feb 14, 2016 | Feb 27, 2016 |
| № 2492 | N14 | W19 | 07 | 0020 | Beta | Feb 9, 2016 | Feb 15, 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.
