Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 24, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4320 | N06 | E65 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Dec 30, 2025 | Jan 6, 2026 | Jan 19, 2026 |
| № 4319 | S09 | E49 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Dec 29, 2025 | Jan 5, 2026 | Jan 18, 2026 |
| № 4318 | N05 | E38 | 06 | 0050 | Beta | Dec 28, 2025 | Jan 4, 2026 | Jan 17, 2026 |
| № 4317 | N10 | E32 | 15 | 0260 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 28, 2025 | Jan 3, 2026 | Jan 17, 2026 |
| № 4316 | S08 | W06 | 08 | 0080 | Beta | Dec 25, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| № 4315 | N21 | E04 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Dec 26, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| № 4312 | N17 | W12 | 04 | 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.
