Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 25, 2015. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2473 | S22 | E35 | 12 | 0500 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 29, 2015 | Jan 5, 2016 | Jan 18, 2016 |
| № 2472 | N03 | E37 | 08 | 0100 | Beta | Dec 29, 2015 | Jan 5, 2016 | Jan 18, 2016 |
| № 2470 | N12 | W78 | 01 | 0280 | Alpha | Dec 20, 2015 | Dec 27, 2015 | Jan 10, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1986 to December 2015. The gray background is the average SSN index.
