Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 4, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3157 | N16 | E75 | 01 | 0120 | Alpha | Dec 11, 2022 | Dec 18, 2022 | Dec 31, 2022 |
| № 3156 | N25 | E55 | 02 | 0220 | Beta | Dec 9, 2022 | Dec 16, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 |
| № 3155 | N22 | W11 | 05 | 0060 | Beta | Dec 4, 2022 | Dec 11, 2022 | Dec 25, 2022 |
| № 3154 | S38 | W32 | 02 | 0020 | Beta | Dec 2, 2022 | Dec 10, 2022 | Dec 24, 2022 |
| № 3153 | S17 | E48 | 08 | 0750 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 9, 2022 | Dec 16, 2022 | Dec 29, 2022 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1993 to December 2022. The gray background is the average SSN index.