Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 24, 2005. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 839 | N18 | W24 | 04 | 0030 | Beta | Dec 23, 2005 | Dec 30, 2005 | Jan 13, 2006 |
| № 838 | N17 | E20 | 12 | 0170 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 27, 2005 | Jan 2, 2006 | Jan 16, 2006 |
| № 837 | S11 | W63 | 01 | 0090 | Alpha | Dec 20, 2005 | Dec 27, 2005 | Jan 10, 2006 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1976 to December 2005. The gray background is the average SSN index.
