Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 1, 2012. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1625 | N14 | E38 | 08 | 0150 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 5, 2012 | Dec 12, 2012 | Dec 25, 2012 |
| № 1623 | N08 | E37 | 09 | 0210 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 5, 2012 | Dec 11, 2012 | Dec 25, 2012 |
| № 1621 | N15 | W00 | 02 | 0120 | Beta | Dec 2, 2012 | Dec 9, 2012 | Dec 22, 2012 |
| № 1620 | S13 | W79 | 08 | 0180 | Beta-Gamma | Nov 26, 2012 | Dec 3, 2012 | Dec 16, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to December 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
