Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 20, 2015. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2470 | N14 | W06 | 12 | 0450 | Beta | Dec 20, 2015 | Dec 27, 2015 | Jan 10, 2016 |
| № 2469 | N19 | W26 | 01 | 0000 | Alpha | Dec 19, 2015 | Dec 26, 2015 | Jan 8, 2016 |
| № 2468 | S15 | W52 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Dec 17, 2015 | Dec 24, 2015 | Jan 6, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1986 to December 2015. The gray background is the average SSN index.
