Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on April 15, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3282 | N11 | E52 | 08 | 0280 | Beta | Apr 20, 2023 | Apr 27, 2023 | May 10, 2023 |
| № 3281 | S24 | E55 | 08 | 0350 | Beta | Apr 20, 2023 | Apr 27, 2023 | May 11, 2023 |
| № 3280 | S09 | W41 | 20 | 0180 | Beta-Gamma | Apr 13, 2023 | Apr 20, 2023 | May 3, 2023 |
| № 3279 | S21 | E38 | 22 | 0180 | Beta | Apr 19, 2023 | Apr 26, 2023 | May 10, 2023 |
| № 3276 | S22 | E21 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Apr 18, 2023 | Apr 25, 2023 | May 8, 2023 |
| № 3275 | N19 | E08 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Apr 17, 2023 | Apr 23, 2023 | May 7, 2023 |
| № 3273 | N09 | W43 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Apr 13, 2023 | Apr 20, 2023 | May 3, 2023 |
| № 3272 | S23 | W29 | 12 | 0060 | Beta | Apr 14, 2023 | Apr 21, 2023 | May 5, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to April 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.
