Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 20, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3928 | S14 | E60 | 04 | 0080 | Beta | Dec 26, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
| № 3927 | S10 | E57 | 07 | 0140 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 25, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
| № 3926 | S20 | E16 | 01 | 0100 | Alpha | Dec 22, 2024 | Dec 29, 2024 | Jan 12, 2025 |
| № 3925 | N10 | W22 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Dec 19, 2024 | Dec 26, 2024 | Jan 9, 2025 |
| № 3924 | S19 | W82 | 04 | 0280 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 15, 2024 | Dec 22, 2024 | Jan 4, 2025 |
| № 3922 | S19 | W53 | 08 | 0230 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 24, 2024 | Jan 7, 2025 |
| № 3920 | N22 | W93 | 01 | 0040 | Alpha | Dec 14, 2024 | Dec 21, 2024 | Jan 4, 2025 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1995 to December 2024. The gray background is the average SSN index.
