Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 9, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4304 | N26 | W08 | 03 | 0020 | Beta | Dec 9, 2025 | Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| № 4303 | S27 | E38 | 03 | 0020 | Beta | Dec 13, 2025 | Dec 20, 2025 | Jan 3, 2026 |
| № 4300 | N08 | W17 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Dec 9, 2025 | Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| № 4299 | N22 | W25 | 07 | 0130 | Beta-Delta | Dec 8, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| № 4298 | S16 | W64 | 05 | 0060 | Beta | Dec 5, 2025 | Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 26, 2025 |
| № 4296 | S14 | W30 | 14 | 0500 | Beta-Delta | Dec 8, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 28, 2025 |
| № 4295 | N06 | W41 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Dec 7, 2025 | Dec 14, 2025 | Dec 27, 2025 |
| № 4294 | S16 | W42 | 32 | 0800 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Dec 7, 2025 | Dec 14, 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.
