Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 12, 2014. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2236 | N29 | E74 | 02 | 0120 | Beta | Dec 19, 2014 | Dec 26, 2014 | Jan 9, 2015 |
| № 2235 | S12 | E57 | 03 | 0220 | Beta | Dec 17, 2014 | Dec 24, 2014 | Jan 7, 2015 |
| № 2234 | N04 | E05 | 11 | 0030 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 13, 2014 | Dec 20, 2014 | Jan 3, 2015 |
| № 2232 | N10 | E25 | 09 | 0120 | Beta | Dec 15, 2014 | Dec 22, 2014 | Jan 4, 2015 |
| № 2230 | S16 | W04 | 23 | 0170 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 13, 2014 | Dec 19, 2014 | Jan 2, 2015 |
| № 2227 | S03 | W45 | 07 | 0120 | Beta | Dec 9, 2014 | Dec 16, 2014 | Dec 30, 2014 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1985 to December 2014. The gray background is the average SSN index.
