Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 8, 2006. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 930 | S06 | E47 | 14 | 0430 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Dec 12, 2006 | Dec 19, 2006 | Jan 2, 2007 |
| № 927 | N07 | W74 | 02 | 0070 | Alpha | Dec 3, 2006 | Dec 10, 2006 | Dec 24, 2006 |
| № 926 | S08 | W80 | 02 | 0020 | Beta | Dec 3, 2006 | Dec 10, 2006 | Dec 23, 2006 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1977 to December 2006. The gray background is the average SSN index.
