Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 23, 2025. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4319 | S08 | E68 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Dec 29, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | Jan 18, 2026 |
| № 4318 | N05 | E56 | 06 | 0060 | Beta | Dec 28, 2025 | Jan 4, 2026 | Jan 17, 2026 |
| № 4317 | N11 | E53 | 10 | 0240 | Beta | Dec 28, 2025 | Jan 4, 2026 | Jan 17, 2026 |
| № 4316 | S08 | E12 | 12 | 0130 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 25, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| № 4312 | N18 | E07 | 01 | 0040 | Alpha | Dec 24, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | Jan 14, 2026 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1996 to December 2025. The gray background is the average SSN index.