Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 11, 2018. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2730 | N08 | E30 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Dec 14, 2018 | Dec 21, 2018 | Jan 4, 2019 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1989 to December 2018. The gray background is the average SSN index.