Active areas
Sunspots and active regions
By the end of the day, the following active regions with sunspots could be observed on the Sun's surface
| Group ID | Location | Number of sunspots | Area (msh) | Type | CM Passage | Disappearance (W90) | Reappearance (W270) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1626 | N11 | E24 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | Dec 8, 2012 | Dec 15, 2012 | Dec 28, 2012 |
| № 1625 | N14 | W18 | 04 | 0060 | Beta | Dec 5, 2012 | Dec 11, 2012 | Dec 25, 2012 |
| № 1623 | N08 | W18 | 04 | 0150 | Beta | Dec 5, 2012 | Dec 11, 2012 | Dec 25, 2012 |
| № 1621 | N15 | W56 | 08 | 0060 | Beta | Dec 2, 2012 | Dec 9, 2012 | Dec 22, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
Average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from 1983, January to 2012, December. Gray background - average solar cycle.
