Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 23, 2011. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1384 | N12 | E37 | 17 | 0300 | Beta | Dec 27, 2011 | Jan 3, 2012 | Jan 16, 2012 |
| № 1383 | N03 | E25 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Dec 26, 2011 | Jan 2, 2012 | Jan 15, 2012 |
| № 1382 | S19 | W21 | 09 | 0050 | Beta | Dec 22, 2011 | Dec 29, 2011 | Jan 12, 2012 |
| № 1381 | S18 | W28 | 15 | 0180 | Beta | Dec 22, 2011 | Dec 29, 2011 | Jan 11, 2012 |
| № 1376 | N18 | W72 | 13 | 0440 | Beta | Dec 19, 2011 | Dec 25, 2011 | Jan 8, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1982 to December 2011. The gray background is the average SSN index.
