Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 11, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 9265 | N19 | E70 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Dec 17, 2000 | Dec 24, 2000 | Jan 7, 2001 |
| № 9264 | S21 | E65 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Dec 17, 2000 | Dec 24, 2000 | Jan 7, 2001 |
| № 9263 | N16 | E51 | 01 | 0000 | Alpha | Dec 16, 2000 | Dec 23, 2000 | Jan 5, 2001 |
| № 9262 | N13 | E43 | 04 | 0080 | Beta | Dec 15, 2000 | Dec 22, 2000 | Jan 5, 2001 |
| № 9260 | S04 | W91 | 01 | 0000 | Alpha | Dec 5, 2000 | Dec 12, 2000 | Dec 25, 2000 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1971 to December 2000. The gray background is the average SSN index.
