Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 8, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2232 | N10 | E76 | 04 | 0080 | Beta | Dec 15, 2014 | Dec 22, 2014 | Jan 4, 2015 |
| № 2231 | S05 | E13 | 08 | 0040 | Beta | Dec 10, 2014 | Dec 17, 2014 | Dec 30, 2014 |
| № 2227 | S04 | E07 | 02 | 0100 | Alpha | Dec 10, 2014 | Dec 16, 2014 | Dec 30, 2014 |
| № 2222 | S19 | W80 | 04 | 0640 | Alpha | Dec 3, 2014 | Dec 10, 2014 | Dec 24, 2014 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1985 to December 2014. The gray background is the average SSN index.
