Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 6, 2023. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3513 | N19 | E67 | 03 | 0080 | Beta | Dec 12, 2023 | Dec 19, 2023 | Jan 2, 2024 |
| № 3512 | S09 | E42 | 02 | 0030 | Alpha | Dec 10, 2023 | Dec 17, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 |
| № 3511 | S23 | W05 | 15 | 0170 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 7, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| № 3510 | S15 | W06 | 22 | 0150 | Beta | Dec 7, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| № 3508 | S15 | W15 | 01 | 0090 | Alpha | Dec 6, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 | Dec 26, 2023 |
| № 3507 | N09 | W12 | 06 | 0180 | Beta | Dec 6, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 | Dec 26, 2023 |
| № 3505 | S16 | W23 | 01 | 0040 | Alpha | Dec 5, 2023 | Dec 12, 2023 | Dec 26, 2023 |
| № 3501 | S11 | W88 | 03 | 0060 | Alpha | Nov 30, 2023 | Dec 7, 2023 | Dec 21, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to December 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.
