Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 7, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2230 | S14 | E59 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Dec 12, 2014 | Dec 19, 2014 | Jan 2, 2015 |
| № 2229 | S23 | E24 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Dec 10, 2014 | Dec 17, 2014 | Dec 30, 2014 |
| № 2227 | S04 | E20 | 01 | 0100 | Alpha | Dec 9, 2014 | Dec 16, 2014 | Dec 30, 2014 |
| № 2226 | S19 | W86 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Dec 1, 2014 | Dec 8, 2014 | Dec 22, 2014 |
| № 2222 | S20 | W62 | 06 | 0650 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 3, 2014 | Dec 10, 2014 | Dec 24, 2014 |
| № 2218 | N17 | W88 | 01 | 0090 | Alpha | Dec 1, 2014 | Dec 8, 2014 | Dec 22, 2014 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1985 to December 2014. The gray background is the average SSN index.