Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 22, 2023. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3531 | S21 | E55 | 01 | 0070 | Alpha | Dec 27, 2023 | Jan 3, 2024 | Jan 17, 2024 |
| № 3530 | N08 | E36 | 03 | 0030 | Beta | Dec 26, 2023 | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
| № 3529 | S21 | E15 | 18 | 0430 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 24, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 | Jan 14, 2024 |
| № 3528 | N08 | W28 | 09 | 0170 | Beta | Dec 21, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | Jan 10, 2024 |
| № 3526 | N15 | E17 | 08 | 0170 | Beta | Dec 24, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 | Jan 14, 2024 |
| № 3524 | N27 | E05 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Dec 23, 2023 | Dec 30, 2023 | Jan 13, 2024 |
| № 3521 | N12 | W07 | 08 | 0100 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | Jan 12, 2024 |
| № 3519 | S12 | W72 | 09 | 0180 | Beta | Dec 18, 2023 | Dec 24, 2023 | Jan 7, 2024 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to December 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.
