Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 16, 2012. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1634 | S13 | E71 | 01 | 0090 | Alpha | Dec 22, 2012 | Dec 29, 2012 | Jan 12, 2013 |
| № 1633 | S07 | E71 | 08 | 0270 | Beta | Dec 22, 2012 | Dec 29, 2012 | Jan 12, 2013 |
| № 1632 | N17 | W54 | 01 | 0000 | Alpha | Dec 13, 2012 | Dec 20, 2012 | Jan 2, 2013 |
| № 1631 | N21 | W44 | 19 | 0120 | Beta | Dec 13, 2012 | Dec 20, 2012 | Jan 3, 2013 |
| № 1629 | N11 | W60 | 09 | 0170 | Beta | Dec 12, 2012 | Dec 19, 2012 | Jan 2, 2013 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to December 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
