Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 1, 2023. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3293 | N13 | E82 | 02 | 0030 | Beta | May 8, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | May 29, 2023 |
| № 3291 | N08 | W43 | 08 | 0030 | Beta | Apr 29, 2023 | May 6, 2023 | May 19, 2023 |
| № 3289 | N20 | E10 | 08 | 0220 | Beta | May 3, 2023 | May 10, 2023 | May 23, 2023 |
| № 3288 | S23 | W44 | 19 | 0420 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Apr 29, 2023 | May 6, 2023 | May 19, 2023 |
| № 3286 | S11 | W42 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Apr 29, 2023 | May 6, 2023 | May 19, 2023 |
| № 3285 | S17 | W50 | 07 | 0140 | Beta | Apr 28, 2023 | May 5, 2023 | May 19, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to May 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.
