Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 5, 2025. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4301 | S07 | W58 | 11 | 0120 | Beta | Dec 2, 2025 | Dec 8, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| № 4300 | N07 | E39 | 05 | 0030 | Beta | Dec 9, 2025 | Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| № 4299 | N23 | E28 | 06 | 0200 | Beta-Delta | Dec 8, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| № 4298 | S16 | W10 | 04 | 0100 | Beta | Dec 5, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 |
| № 4296 | S14 | E23 | 18 | 0650 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Dec 8, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 28, 2025 |
| № 4295 | N04 | E11 | 04 | 0040 | Beta | Dec 7, 2025 | Dec 14, 2025 | Dec 27, 2025 |
| № 4294 | S15 | E04 | 47 | 1280 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Dec 6, 2025 | Dec 13, 2025 | Dec 27, 2025 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1996 to December 2025. The gray background is the average SSN index.