Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 12, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3923 | N24 | W40 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Dec 10, 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| № 3922 | S18 | E48 | 05 | 0050 | Beta | Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 24, 2024 | Jan 6, 2025 |
| № 3921 | S06 | W13 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Dec 12, 2024 | Dec 19, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| № 3920 | N22 | E10 | 21 | 0250 | Beta-Delta | Dec 14, 2024 | Dec 21, 2024 | Jan 4, 2025 |
| № 3917 | S08 | W28 | 23 | 0280 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 11, 2024 | Dec 18, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| № 3916 | S15 | W40 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Dec 10, 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 30, 2024 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1995 to December 2024. The gray background is the average SSN index.
