(Update: 4th numbered solar cycle 24 sunspot group--see below)

We now officially have solar cycle 24 sunspot group #11036, located near S29W19 with a beta magnetic signature. We also have solar cycle 24 sunspot group #11037, located near N18E54 with a beta magnetic signature.

We now have three solar cycle 24 numbered sunspot groups in existence at the same time, a new record high for solar cycle 24. Also the sunspot number is 43, also a new record high for solar cycle 24.

Posted Sunday December 20, 2009 at 1200 UTC at http://www.wcflunatall.com/nz4o4.htm

73, GUD DX, Merry X-mas & Happy New Year,
Thomas F. Giella, NZ4O
Lakeland, FL, USA
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Posted Monday December 21, 2009 at 0100 UTC at http://www.wcflunatall.com/nz4o4.htm:

We now have a fourth officially numbered solar cycle 24 sunspot group, #11038 near N16W26 with an alpha magnetic signature.

73, GUD DX, Merry X-mas & Happy New Year,
Thomas F. Giella, NZ4O
Lakeland, FL, USA
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