Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 10, 2023. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3516 | S19 | E66 | 03 | 0070 | Beta | Dec 16, 2023 | Dec 23, 2023 | Jan 6, 2024 |
| № 3515 | S15 | E63 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Dec 16, 2023 | Dec 22, 2023 | Jan 5, 2024 |
| № 3514 | N09 | E24 | 07 | 0030 | Beta | Dec 13, 2023 | Dec 19, 2023 | Jan 2, 2024 |
| № 3513 | N19 | E15 | 17 | 0150 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 12, 2023 | Dec 19, 2023 | Jan 2, 2024 |
| № 3511 | S22 | W57 | 11 | 0180 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 6, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| № 3510 | S15 | W61 | 03 | 0020 | Alpha | Dec 6, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| № 3508 | S15 | W66 | 01 | 0040 | Alpha | Dec 6, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 | Dec 26, 2023 |
| № 3507 | N06 | W64 | 02 | 0080 | Beta | Dec 6, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 | Dec 26, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to December 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.
