Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 5, 2010. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1133 | N14 | E72 | 01 | 0100 | Alpha | Dec 11, 2010 | Dec 18, 2010 | Jan 1, 2011 |
| № 1132 | N11 | W01 | 04 | 0030 | Beta | Dec 6, 2010 | Dec 13, 2010 | Dec 26, 2010 |
| № 1131 | N30 | E40 | 02 | 0350 | Beta | Dec 9, 2010 | Dec 16, 2010 | Dec 30, 2010 |
| № 1130 | N12 | W83 | 01 | 0080 | Alpha | Nov 30, 2010 | Dec 7, 2010 | Dec 20, 2010 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1981 to December 2010. The gray background is the average SSN index.
