Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 26, 2012. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1636 | N13 | E61 | 04 | 0010 | Beta | Dec 31, 2012 | Jan 7, 2013 | Jan 21, 2013 |
| № 1635 | N11 | W15 | 22 | 0270 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 26, 2012 | Jan 2, 2013 | Jan 15, 2013 |
| № 1633 | S08 | W66 | 02 | 0040 | Beta | Dec 22, 2012 | Dec 29, 2012 | Jan 11, 2013 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to December 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
