Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 8, 2025. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4303 | S27 | E53 | 04 | 0030 | Beta | Dec 13, 2025 | Dec 20, 2025 | Jan 3, 2026 |
| № 4300 | N08 | W03 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Dec 9, 2025 | Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| № 4299 | N21 | W13 | 10 | 0220 | Beta-Delta | Dec 8, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| № 4298 | S18 | W52 | 01 | 0120 | Alpha | Dec 5, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 |
| № 4296 | S14 | W18 | 12 | 0680 | Beta | Dec 8, 2025 | Dec 14, 2025 | Dec 28, 2025 |
| № 4295 | N04 | W33 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Dec 7, 2025 | Dec 13, 2025 | Dec 27, 2025 |
| № 4294 | S15 | W37 | 34 | 0800 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Dec 6, 2025 | Dec 13, 2025 | Dec 27, 2025 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1996 to December 2025. The gray background is the average SSN index.
