Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 26, 2000. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 9287 | S16 | E60 | 07 | 0010 | Beta | Jan 1, 2001 | Jan 7, 2001 | Jan 21, 2001 |
| № 9286 | N31 | W62 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Dec 22, 2000 | Dec 29, 2000 | Jan 12, 2001 |
| № 9285 | N06 | E47 | 06 | 0030 | Beta | Dec 31, 2000 | Jan 6, 2001 | Jan 20, 2001 |
| № 9283 | S12 | E39 | 18 | 0220 | Gamma-Delta | Dec 30, 2000 | Jan 6, 2001 | Jan 19, 2001 |
| № 9282 | N20 | E17 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Dec 28, 2000 | Jan 4, 2001 | Jan 18, 2001 |
| № 9280 | N09 | W04 | 48 | 0420 | Beta | Dec 27, 2000 | Jan 2, 2001 | Jan 16, 2001 |
| № 9279 | S09 | W35 | 01 | 0080 | Alpha | Dec 24, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 | Jan 14, 2001 |
| № 9268 | S16 | W83 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Dec 21, 2000 | Dec 28, 2000 | Jan 10, 2001 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1971 to December 2000. The gray background is the average SSN index.
