Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on August 19, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3412 | N32 | E73 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Aug 26, 2023 | Sep 2, 2023 | Sep 16, 2023 |
| № 3411 | N15 | E36 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Aug 23, 2023 | Aug 29, 2023 | Sep 12, 2023 |
| № 3410 | S30 | W61 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Aug 15, 2023 | Aug 22, 2023 | Sep 5, 2023 |
| № 3409 | N20 | W41 | 05 | 0020 | Beta | Aug 17, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 | Sep 6, 2023 |
| № 3407 | S18 | W12 | 05 | 0140 | Beta | Aug 19, 2023 | Aug 26, 2023 | Sep 9, 2023 |
| № 3405 | N11 | E26 | 06 | 0140 | Beta | Aug 22, 2023 | Aug 29, 2023 | Sep 11, 2023 |
| № 3404 | S10 | E08 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Aug 21, 2023 | Aug 27, 2023 | Sep 10, 2023 |
| № 3403 | N26 | W34 | 12 | 0160 | Beta | Aug 17, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 | Sep 7, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to August 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.