Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 4, 2014. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2227 | S05 | E59 | 01 | 0110 | Alpha | Dec 9, 2014 | Dec 16, 2014 | Dec 30, 2014 |
| № 2226 | S18 | W48 | 13 | 0090 | Beta | Dec 1, 2014 | Dec 8, 2014 | Dec 22, 2014 |
| № 2225 | S17 | E17 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Dec 6, 2014 | Dec 13, 2014 | Dec 27, 2014 |
| № 2222 | S20 | W22 | 22 | 0570 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 3, 2014 | Dec 10, 2014 | Dec 24, 2014 |
| № 2221 | N05 | W26 | 09 | 0030 | Beta | Dec 3, 2014 | Dec 10, 2014 | Dec 23, 2014 |
| № 2218 | N17 | W51 | 01 | 0130 | Alpha | Dec 1, 2014 | Dec 8, 2014 | Dec 22, 2014 |
| № 2217 | S17 | W63 | 09 | 0150 | Beta-Gamma | Nov 30, 2014 | Dec 7, 2014 | Dec 21, 2014 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1985 to December 2014. The gray background is the average SSN index.
