Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 5, 2014. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2228 | N09 | W16 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Dec 5, 2014 | Dec 12, 2014 | Dec 25, 2014 |
| № 2227 | S04 | E45 | 01 | 0080 | Alpha | Dec 9, 2014 | Dec 16, 2014 | Dec 30, 2014 |
| № 2226 | S19 | W61 | 04 | 0030 | Beta | Dec 1, 2014 | Dec 8, 2014 | Dec 22, 2014 |
| № 2225 | S15 | E05 | 07 | 0010 | Beta | Dec 6, 2014 | Dec 13, 2014 | Dec 27, 2014 |
| № 2222 | S19 | W37 | 32 | 0770 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 3, 2014 | Dec 10, 2014 | Dec 24, 2014 |
| № 2221 | N05 | W40 | 06 | 0020 | Beta | Dec 3, 2014 | Dec 10, 2014 | Dec 23, 2014 |
| № 2218 | N17 | W63 | 01 | 0140 | Alpha | Dec 1, 2014 | Dec 8, 2014 | Dec 22, 2014 |
| № 2217 | S15 | W82 | 03 | 0030 | Beta | Nov 30, 2014 | Dec 7, 2014 | Dec 20, 2014 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1985 to December 2014. The gray background is the average SSN index.
