Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3306 | S18 | W36 | 05 | 0040 | Beta | May 13, 2023 | May 20, 2023 | Jun 3, 2023 |
| № 3305 | N10 | E11 | 14 | 0070 | Beta | May 17, 2023 | May 24, 2023 | Jun 6, 2023 |
| № 3304 | N22 | W19 | 08 | 0030 | Beta | May 15, 2023 | May 21, 2023 | Jun 4, 2023 |
| № 3302 | N19 | E05 | 05 | 0070 | Beta | May 16, 2023 | May 23, 2023 | Jun 6, 2023 |
| № 3301 | N14 | W00 | 04 | 0120 | Alpha | May 16, 2023 | May 23, 2023 | Jun 5, 2023 |
| № 3297 | N09 | W83 | 02 | 0040 | Beta | May 10, 2023 | May 17, 2023 | May 30, 2023 |
| № 3294 | S07 | W87 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | May 9, 2023 | May 16, 2023 | May 30, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to May 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.
