Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on March 14, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3252 | N12 | E20 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Mar 17, 2023 | Mar 23, 2023 | Apr 6, 2023 |
| № 3251 | S13 | E16 | 01 | 0050 | Alpha | Mar 16, 2023 | Mar 23, 2023 | Apr 6, 2023 |
| № 3250 | S18 | W08 | 09 | 0030 | Beta | Mar 14, 2023 | Mar 21, 2023 | Apr 4, 2023 |
| № 3249 | S11 | W06 | 02 | 0020 | Beta | Mar 15, 2023 | Mar 21, 2023 | Apr 4, 2023 |
| № 3247 | S19 | W24 | 02 | 0030 | Alpha | Mar 13, 2023 | Mar 20, 2023 | Apr 3, 2023 |
| № 3245 | S23 | W57 | 01 | 0250 | Alpha | Mar 11, 2023 | Mar 18, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 |
| № 3242 | N13 | W86 | 01 | 0080 | Alpha | Mar 8, 2023 | Mar 15, 2023 | Mar 29, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to March 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.