Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 17, 2022. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3168 | S15 | E41 | 03 | 0070 | Alpha | Dec 21, 2022 | Dec 28, 2022 | Jan 11, 2023 |
| № 3167 | N21 | W37 | 10 | 0120 | Beta | Dec 15, 2022 | Dec 22, 2022 | Jan 5, 2023 |
| № 3166 | S08 | W23 | 15 | 0080 | Beta | Dec 16, 2022 | Dec 23, 2022 | Jan 6, 2023 |
| № 3165 | S19 | W74 | 16 | 0340 | Beta-Delta | Dec 12, 2022 | Dec 19, 2022 | Jan 2, 2023 |
| № 3163 | S19 | W09 | 23 | 0400 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 17, 2022 | Dec 24, 2022 | Jan 7, 2023 |
| № 3162 | S12 | W35 | 02 | 0080 | Beta | Dec 15, 2022 | Dec 22, 2022 | Jan 5, 2023 |
| № 3160 | N23 | W53 | 01 | 0070 | Alpha | Dec 14, 2022 | Dec 21, 2022 | Jan 4, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1993 to December 2022. The gray background is the average SSN index.
