Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 25, 2022. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3173 | N25 | E47 | 01 | 0080 | Alpha | Dec 30, 2022 | Jan 6, 2023 | Jan 20, 2023 |
| № 3172 | S34 | E21 | 02 | 0030 | Alpha | Dec 28, 2022 | Jan 4, 2023 | Jan 19, 2023 |
| № 3171 | N23 | W04 | 06 | 0140 | Beta | Dec 26, 2022 | Jan 2, 2023 | Jan 16, 2023 |
| № 3169 | N20 | W24 | 25 | 0260 | Beta | Dec 24, 2022 | Dec 31, 2022 | Jan 14, 2023 |
| № 3168 | S15 | W69 | 01 | 0070 | Alpha | Dec 21, 2022 | Dec 28, 2022 | Jan 10, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1993 to December 2022. The gray background is the average SSN index.
