Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 27, 2014. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2250 | N08 | W26 | 05 | 0010 | Beta | Dec 26, 2014 | Jan 2, 2015 | Jan 15, 2015 |
| № 2249 | S12 | W45 | 08 | 0140 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 24, 2014 | Dec 31, 2014 | Jan 14, 2015 |
| № 2248 | S21 | E37 | 05 | 0060 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 31, 2014 | Jan 7, 2015 | Jan 20, 2015 |
| № 2247 | S24 | E23 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Dec 30, 2014 | Jan 6, 2015 | Jan 19, 2015 |
| № 2246 | N17 | E12 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Dec 29, 2014 | Jan 5, 2015 | Jan 18, 2015 |
| № 2245 | N09 | W04 | 01 | 0000 | Alpha | Dec 28, 2014 | Jan 3, 2015 | Jan 17, 2015 |
| № 2244 | S04 | W39 | 01 | 0000 | Alpha | Dec 25, 2014 | Jan 1, 2015 | Jan 14, 2015 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1985 to December 2014. The gray background is the average SSN index.
