Active areas
Sunspots and active regions
By the end of the day, the following active regions with sunspots could be observed on the Sun's surface
| Group ID | Location | Number of sunspots | Area (msh) | Type | CM Passage | Disappearance (W90) | Reappearance (W270) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1038 | N17 | W38 | 03 | 0020 | Beta | Dec 20, 2009 | Dec 27, 2009 | Jan 10, 2010 |
| № 1036 | S27 | W45 | 07 | 0070 | Beta | Dec 19, 2009 | Dec 27, 2009 | Jan 10, 2010 |
| № 1035 | N31 | W85 | 02 | 0090 | Beta | Dec 16, 2009 | Dec 23, 2009 | Jan 7, 2010 |
Solar cycle progression
Average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from 1980, January to 2009, December. Gray background - average solar cycle.
