Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 3, 2006. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 928 | S07 | W58 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Nov 30, 2006 | Dec 6, 2006 | Dec 20, 2006 |
| № 927 | N09 | W08 | 06 | 0060 | Beta | Dec 3, 2006 | Dec 10, 2006 | Dec 24, 2006 |
| № 926 | S09 | W18 | 18 | 0200 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 3, 2006 | Dec 9, 2006 | Dec 23, 2006 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1977 to December 2006. The gray background is the average SSN index.
