Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3466 | N09 | E06 | 06 | 0030 | Beta | Oct 13, 2023 | Oct 20, 2023 | Nov 3, 2023 |
| № 3465 | N10 | E70 | 03 | 0120 | Beta | Oct 18, 2023 | Oct 25, 2023 | Nov 8, 2023 |
| № 3464 | N04 | E51 | 06 | 0080 | Beta-Gamma | Oct 17, 2023 | Oct 24, 2023 | Nov 6, 2023 |
| № 3463 | S17 | E34 | 07 | 0050 | Beta | Oct 16, 2023 | Oct 22, 2023 | Nov 5, 2023 |
| № 3462 | N23 | E23 | 08 | 0070 | Beta | Oct 15, 2023 | Oct 22, 2023 | Nov 4, 2023 |
| № 3461 | N11 | W01 | 03 | 0020 | Beta | Oct 13, 2023 | Oct 20, 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 |
| № 3460 | S10 | W19 | 11 | 0110 | Beta-Gamma | Oct 11, 2023 | Oct 18, 2023 | Nov 1, 2023 |
| № 3454 | S11 | W70 | 01 | 0050 | Beta | Oct 8, 2023 | Oct 14, 2023 | Oct 28, 2023 |
| № 3452 | N09 | W93 | 01 | 0005 | Alpha | Oct 6, 2023 | Oct 13, 2023 | Oct 26, 2023 |
| № 3451 | N16 | W85 | 03 | 0270 | Beta-Gamma | Oct 6, 2023 | Oct 13, 2023 | Oct 27, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to October 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.
