Active areas
Sunspots and active regions
By the end of the day, the following active regions with sunspots could be observed on the Sun's surface
| Group ID | Location | Number of sunspots | Area (msh) | Type | CM Passage | Disappearance (W90) | Reappearance (W270) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2473 | S22 | E79 | 04 | 0030 | Beta | Dec 29, 2015 | Jan 5, 2016 | Jan 19, 2016 |
| № 2472 | N04 | E78 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Dec 29, 2015 | Jan 5, 2016 | Jan 18, 2016 |
| № 2470 | N14 | W35 | 03 | 0410 | Beta | Dec 20, 2015 | Dec 27, 2015 | Jan 10, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
Average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from 1986, January to 2015, December. Gray background - average solar cycle.

