Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 5, 2006. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 929 | N02 | E69 | 02 | 0030 | Beta | Dec 11, 2006 | Dec 18, 2006 | Dec 31, 2006 |
| № 927 | N08 | W33 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Dec 3, 2006 | Dec 10, 2006 | Dec 24, 2006 |
| № 926 | S10 | W41 | 10 | 0100 | Beta | Dec 3, 2006 | Dec 10, 2006 | Dec 23, 2006 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1977 to December 2006. The gray background is the average SSN index.
