Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 6, 2022. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3158 | N24 | W07 | 10 | 0110 | Beta | Dec 6, 2022 | Dec 13, 2022 | Dec 27, 2022 |
| № 3157 | N17 | E09 | 05 | 0170 | Beta | Dec 8, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 | Dec 28, 2022 |
| № 3156 | N24 | E29 | 02 | 0080 | Alpha | Dec 9, 2022 | Dec 16, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 |
| № 3155 | N22 | W38 | 09 | 0110 | Beta | Dec 4, 2022 | Dec 11, 2022 | Dec 25, 2022 |
| № 3153 | S16 | E19 | 13 | 0690 | Beta | Dec 8, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 | Dec 29, 2022 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1993 to December 2022. The gray background is the average SSN index.