Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 9, 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 | N11 | E60 | 05 | 0180 | Beta | Dec 15, 2014 | Dec 21, 2014 | Jan 4, 2015 |
| № 2231 | S05 | W01 | 11 | 0050 | Beta | Dec 10, 2014 | Dec 17, 2014 | Dec 30, 2014 |
| № 2230 | S15 | E36 | 05 | 0030 | Beta | Dec 13, 2014 | Dec 20, 2014 | Jan 2, 2015 |
| № 2227 | S04 | W07 | 03 | 0150 | Beta | Dec 9, 2014 | Dec 16, 2014 | Dec 30, 2014 |
| № 2222 | S19 | W91 | 03 | 0450 | 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.
