Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 15, 2024. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3925 | N10 | E51 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | Dec 20, 2024 | Dec 26, 2024 | Jan 9, 2025 |
| № 3924 | S19 | W14 | 23 | 0200 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 15, 2024 | Dec 22, 2024 | Jan 4, 2025 |
| № 3920 | N22 | W27 | 12 | 0180 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 14, 2024 | Dec 21, 2024 | Jan 4, 2025 |
| № 3917 | S07 | W68 | 09 | 0270 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 11, 2024 | Dec 18, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1995 to December 2024. The gray background is the average SSN index.