Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 24, 2023. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3533 | N15 | E29 | 05 | 0020 | Beta | Dec 27, 2023 | Jan 3, 2024 | Jan 17, 2024 |
| № 3532 | S15 | W71 | 02 | 0020 | Beta | Dec 20, 2023 | Dec 26, 2023 | Jan 9, 2024 |
| № 3531 | S20 | E29 | 01 | 0090 | Alpha | Dec 27, 2023 | Jan 3, 2024 | Jan 17, 2024 |
| № 3530 | N08 | E07 | 05 | 0030 | Beta | Dec 26, 2023 | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
| № 3529 | S20 | W12 | 05 | 0420 | Beta | Dec 24, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 | Jan 14, 2024 |
| № 3528 | N08 | W54 | 11 | 0200 | Beta | Dec 21, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | Jan 10, 2024 |
| № 3526 | N15 | W09 | 08 | 0130 | Beta | Dec 24, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 | Jan 14, 2024 |
| № 3521 | N11 | W34 | 06 | 0050 | Beta | Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | Jan 12, 2024 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to December 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.
