Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 30, 2023. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3535 | S05 | W31 | 03 | 0002 | Alpha | Dec 29, 2023 | Jan 4, 2024 | Jan 18, 2024 |
| № 3534 | S13 | E30 | 09 | 0090 | Beta | Jan 2, 2024 | Jan 9, 2024 | Jan 23, 2024 |
| № 3533 | N14 | W52 | 09 | 0170 | Beta | Dec 27, 2023 | Jan 3, 2024 | Jan 17, 2024 |
| № 3531 | S20 | W53 | 02 | 0210 | Beta | Dec 27, 2023 | Jan 3, 2024 | Jan 17, 2024 |
| № 3530 | N06 | W77 | 06 | 0070 | Beta | Dec 25, 2023 | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
| № 3529 | S22 | W91 | 03 | 0040 | Beta | Dec 24, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 | Jan 14, 2024 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to December 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.
