Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 16, 2021. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2909 | S21 | E72 | 06 | 0150 | Beta | Dec 22, 2021 | Dec 29, 2021 | Jan 12, 2022 |
| № 2908 | S21 | E60 | 06 | 0300 | Beta | Dec 21, 2021 | Dec 28, 2021 | Jan 11, 2022 |
| № 2907 | S21 | E41 | 12 | 0260 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 20, 2021 | Dec 27, 2021 | Jan 10, 2022 |
| № 2906 | S29 | E11 | 04 | 0120 | Beta | Dec 18, 2021 | Dec 25, 2021 | Jan 8, 2022 |
| № 2905 | S11 | E05 | 01 | 0000 | Alpha | Dec 17, 2021 | Dec 24, 2021 | Jan 7, 2022 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1992 to December 2021. The gray background is the average SSN index.
