Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 10, 2000. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 9263 | N18 | E67 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Dec 16, 2000 | Dec 23, 2000 | Jan 6, 2001 |
| № 9262 | N14 | E58 | 04 | 0110 | Beta | Dec 15, 2000 | Dec 22, 2000 | Jan 5, 2001 |
| № 9260 | S05 | W71 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Dec 6, 2000 | Dec 12, 2000 | Dec 26, 2000 |
| № 9257 | N19 | W03 | 03 | 0020 | Beta | Dec 11, 2000 | Dec 18, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 |
| № 9254 | N10 | W19 | 14 | 0080 | Beta | Dec 10, 2000 | Dec 16, 2000 | Dec 30, 2000 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1971 to December 2000. The gray background is the average SSN index.
