Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 12, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3186 | N24 | E51 | 09 | 0150 | Beta-Delta | Jan 17, 2023 | Jan 24, 2023 | Feb 7, 2023 |
| № 3185 | N20 | W27 | 12 | 0030 | Beta | Jan 11, 2023 | Jan 18, 2023 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| № 3184 | S13 | E40 | 13 | 0730 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Jan 16, 2023 | Jan 23, 2023 | Feb 5, 2023 |
| № 3183 | S16 | W91 | 02 | 0050 | Alpha | Jan 6, 2023 | Jan 13, 2023 | Jan 27, 2023 |
| № 3182 | S17 | W08 | 49 | 0650 | Beta-Gamma | Jan 12, 2023 | Jan 19, 2023 | Feb 2, 2023 |
| № 3181 | S18 | W61 | 38 | 0450 | Beta-Gamma | Jan 8, 2023 | Jan 15, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to January 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.
