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Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 24, 1996. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 8007 | N04 | W71 | 05 | 0020 | BETA | Dec 20, 1996 | Dec 26, 1996 | Jan 9, 1997 |
| № 8004 | N05 | W84 | 01 | 0040 | ALPHA | Dec 19, 1996 | Dec 25, 1996 | Jan 8, 1997 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1967 to December 1996. The gray background is the average SSN index.
