Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 9, 2024. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3920 | N22 | E52 | 06 | 0090 | Beta | Dec 14, 2024 | Dec 21, 2024 | Jan 4, 2025 |
| № 3919 | S14 | E08 | 02 | 0050 | Beta | Dec 11, 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| № 3917 | S07 | E11 | 15 | 0210 | Beta | Dec 11, 2024 | Dec 18, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| № 3916 | S15 | E01 | 12 | 0170 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 10, 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| № 3912 | S06 | W61 | 07 | 0200 | Beta | Dec 5, 2024 | Dec 12, 2024 | Dec 26, 2024 |
| № 3910 | N16 | W86 | 01 | 0150 | Alpha | Dec 3, 2024 | Dec 10, 2024 | Dec 24, 2024 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1995 to December 2024. The gray background is the average SSN index.
