Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 8, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3514 | N09 | E51 | 03 | 0060 | Beta | Dec 13, 2023 | Dec 20, 2023 | Jan 2, 2024 |
| № 3513 | N18 | E40 | 12 | 0120 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 12, 2023 | Dec 19, 2023 | Jan 2, 2024 |
| № 3512 | S09 | E18 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Dec 10, 2023 | Dec 17, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 |
| № 3511 | S22 | W31 | 07 | 0160 | Beta | Dec 7, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| № 3510 | S15 | W33 | 09 | 0090 | Beta | Dec 6, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 |
| № 3508 | S15 | W40 | 01 | 0080 | Alpha | Dec 6, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 | Dec 26, 2023 |
| № 3507 | N07 | W40 | 06 | 0180 | Beta | Dec 6, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 | Dec 26, 2023 |
| № 3505 | S16 | W50 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | Dec 5, 2023 | Dec 12, 2023 | Dec 26, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to December 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.
