Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 12, 2025. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4307 | S11 | E08 | 09 | 0030 | Beta | Dec 14, 2025 | Dec 20, 2025 | Jan 3, 2026 |
| № 4306 | S16 | W28 | 05 | 0010 | Beta | Dec 11, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| № 4305 | S25 | E06 | 08 | 0140 | Beta | Dec 13, 2025 | Dec 20, 2025 | Jan 3, 2026 |
| № 4304 | N26 | W49 | 06 | 0110 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 9, 2025 | Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| № 4299 | N22 | W64 | 04 | 0010 | Beta | Dec 8, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| № 4296 | S15 | W69 | 06 | 0420 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 8, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 28, 2025 |
| № 4294 | S15 | W81 | 15 | 0780 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Dec 7, 2025 | Dec 14, 2025 | Dec 27, 2025 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1996 to December 2025. The gray background is the average SSN index.
