Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on February 16, 2025. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3997 | N03 | E42 | 05 | 0030 | Beta | Feb 20, 2025 | Feb 27, 2025 | Mar 12, 2025 |
| № 3996 | S11 | E65 | 09 | 0090 | Beta | Feb 22, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| № 3995 | S22 | W44 | 02 | 0020 | Beta | Feb 14, 2025 | Feb 21, 2025 | Mar 6, 2025 |
| № 3994 | S19 | W18 | 06 | 0030 | Beta | Feb 16, 2025 | Feb 23, 2025 | Mar 8, 2025 |
| № 3993 | N16 | E47 | 02 | 0220 | Alpha | Feb 21, 2025 | Feb 27, 2025 | Mar 13, 2025 |
| № 3992 | S05 | W54 | 07 | 0060 | Beta-Gamma | Feb 13, 2025 | Feb 20, 2025 | Mar 5, 2025 |
| № 3991 | S13 | E17 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | Feb 18, 2025 | Feb 25, 2025 | Mar 11, 2025 |
| № 3990 | S09 | W00 | 18 | 0310 | Beta-Gamma | Feb 17, 2025 | Feb 24, 2025 | Mar 9, 2025 |
| № 3989 | N18 | W14 | 01 | 0270 | Alpha | Feb 16, 2025 | Feb 23, 2025 | Mar 9, 2025 |
| № 3986 | N06 | W62 | 01 | 0080 | Alpha | Feb 12, 2025 | Feb 19, 2025 | Mar 5, 2025 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1996 to February 2025. The gray background is the average SSN index.