Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 3, 2022. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3156 | N25 | E63 | 01 | 0180 | Alpha | Dec 9, 2022 | Dec 16, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 |
| № 3155 | N21 | E02 | 05 | 0040 | Beta | Dec 4, 2022 | Dec 11, 2022 | Dec 25, 2022 |
| № 3154 | S38 | W19 | 03 | 0030 | Beta | Dec 2, 2022 | Dec 10, 2022 | Dec 24, 2022 |
| № 3153 | S17 | E59 | 06 | 0750 | Beta-Delta | Dec 8, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 | Dec 29, 2022 |
| № 3152 | N28 | W51 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Nov 30, 2022 | Dec 7, 2022 | Dec 21, 2022 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1993 to December 2022. The gray background is the average SSN index.