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Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 23, 1998. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 8417 | N23 | W86 | 01 | 0000 | ALPHA | Dec 17, 1998 | Dec 24, 1998 | Jan 7, 1999 |
| № 8416 | N19 | E45 | 09 | 0130 | BETA | Dec 27, 1998 | Jan 3, 1999 | Jan 17, 1999 |
| № 8415 | N20 | E11 | 16 | 0070 | BETA | Dec 25, 1998 | Jan 1, 1999 | Jan 15, 1999 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1969 to December 1998. The gray background is the average SSN index.
