Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 16, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3926 | S20 | E67 | 01 | 0110 | Alpha | Dec 22, 2024 | Dec 29, 2024 | Jan 12, 2025 |
| № 3925 | N10 | E36 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Dec 20, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 | Jan 9, 2025 |
| № 3924 | S19 | W29 | 18 | 0190 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 15, 2024 | Dec 22, 2024 | Jan 4, 2025 |
| № 3922 | S18 | W03 | 05 | 0030 | Beta | Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 24, 2024 | Jan 6, 2025 |
| № 3920 | N22 | W42 | 06 | 0160 | Beta | Dec 14, 2024 | Dec 21, 2024 | Jan 4, 2025 |
| № 3917 | S07 | W83 | 06 | 0260 | Beta | Dec 11, 2024 | Dec 18, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1995 to December 2024. The gray background is the average SSN index.
