Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 3, 2005. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 830 | N14 | E80 | 02 | 0090 | Alpha | Dec 10, 2005 | Dec 17, 2005 | Dec 30, 2005 |
| № 829 | N11 | E04 | 05 | 0040 | Beta | Dec 4, 2005 | Dec 11, 2005 | Dec 25, 2005 |
| № 828 | S04 | E31 | 08 | 0080 | Beta | Dec 6, 2005 | Dec 13, 2005 | Dec 26, 2005 |
| № 826 | S02 | E11 | 32 | 0490 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Dec 5, 2005 | Dec 11, 2005 | Dec 25, 2005 |
| № 824 | S14 | W86 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Nov 27, 2005 | Dec 4, 2005 | Dec 18, 2005 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1976 to December 2005. The gray background is the average SSN index.