Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 4, 2024. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3916 | S16 | E72 | 05 | 0040 | Beta | Dec 10, 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| № 3915 | N15 | E56 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Dec 9, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 30, 2024 |
| № 3914 | N07 | W28 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Dec 3, 2024 | Dec 10, 2024 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| № 3913 | S06 | W06 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Dec 5, 2024 | Dec 11, 2024 | Dec 25, 2024 |
| № 3912 | S05 | E11 | 16 | 0160 | Beta | Dec 6, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 26, 2024 |
| № 3910 | N16 | W25 | 09 | 0170 | Beta | Dec 3, 2024 | Dec 10, 2024 | Dec 24, 2024 |
| № 3906 | S16 | W76 | 07 | 0310 | Beta-Gamma | Nov 29, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| № 3905 | S09 | W83 | 04 | 0140 | Beta-Gamma | Nov 29, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 | Dec 19, 2024 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1995 to December 2024. The gray background is the average SSN index.