Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 9, 2000. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 9262 | N13 | E72 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Dec 15, 2000 | Dec 22, 2000 | Jan 5, 2001 |
| № 9260 | S05 | W57 | 04 | 0040 | Beta | Dec 6, 2000 | Dec 12, 2000 | Dec 26, 2000 |
| № 9259 | S09 | W33 | 03 | 0020 | Beta | Dec 7, 2000 | Dec 14, 2000 | Dec 28, 2000 |
| № 9257 | N20 | E11 | 01 | 0000 | Alpha | Dec 11, 2000 | Dec 18, 2000 | Dec 31, 2000 |
| № 9254 | N11 | W02 | 10 | 0120 | Beta | Dec 10, 2000 | Dec 16, 2000 | Dec 30, 2000 |
| № 9246 | S11 | W92 | 01 | 0000 | Alpha | Dec 3, 2000 | Dec 10, 2000 | Dec 23, 2000 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1971 to December 2000. The gray background is the average SSN index.
