Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 1, 2021. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2903 | S17 | E41 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Dec 5, 2021 | Dec 12, 2021 | Dec 26, 2021 |
| № 2902 | N18 | W06 | 05 | 0030 | Beta | Dec 2, 2021 | Dec 8, 2021 | Dec 22, 2021 |
| № 2901 | N15 | E37 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Dec 5, 2021 | Dec 12, 2021 | Dec 25, 2021 |
| № 2900 | S27 | W64 | 03 | 0240 | Beta | Nov 27, 2021 | Dec 4, 2021 | Dec 18, 2021 |
| № 2898 | S25 | W52 | 01 | 0100 | Alpha | Nov 28, 2021 | Dec 5, 2021 | Dec 19, 2021 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1992 to December 2021. The gray background is the average SSN index.