Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 3, 2025. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4300 | N07 | E69 | 03 | 0040 | Beta | Dec 9, 2025 | Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| № 4299 | N22 | E56 | 09 | 0150 | Beta-Delta | Dec 8, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| № 4298 | S16 | E20 | 04 | 0120 | Beta | Dec 5, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 |
| № 4297 | S12 | W27 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Dec 2, 2025 | Dec 9, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| № 4296 | S14 | E52 | 10 | 0630 | Beta-Delta | Dec 8, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 28, 2025 |
| № 4295 | N04 | E42 | 01 | 0040 | Alpha | Dec 7, 2025 | Dec 14, 2025 | Dec 27, 2025 |
| № 4294 | S15 | E33 | 41 | 1445 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Dec 6, 2025 | Dec 13, 2025 | Dec 27, 2025 |
| № 4291 | S11 | W70 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Nov 29, 2025 | Dec 5, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| № 4290 | S10 | W71 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Nov 28, 2025 | Dec 5, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| № 4288 | N19 | W84 | 04 | 0060 | Beta | Nov 27, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1996 to December 2025. The gray background is the average SSN index.
