Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 9, 2012. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1629 | N12 | E34 | 03 | 0030 | Beta | Dec 12, 2012 | Dec 19, 2012 | Jan 2, 2013 |
| № 1625 | N12 | W75 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Dec 4, 2012 | Dec 11, 2012 | Dec 25, 2012 |
| № 1623 | N07 | W72 | 01 | 0040 | Alpha | Dec 4, 2012 | Dec 11, 2012 | Dec 25, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to December 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
