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Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 2, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3181 | S19 | E73 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Jan 8, 2023 | Jan 15, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 |
| № 3180 | N19 | E45 | 05 | 0220 | Beta | Jan 6, 2023 | Jan 13, 2023 | Jan 27, 2023 |
| № 3179 | N14 | W49 | 08 | 0360 | Beta | Dec 30, 2022 | Jan 6, 2023 | Jan 20, 2023 |
| № 3177 | S18 | E19 | 09 | 0220 | Beta | Jan 4, 2023 | Jan 11, 2023 | Jan 25, 2023 |
| № 3176 | N20 | W13 | 10 | 0380 | Beta | Jan 2, 2023 | Jan 9, 2023 | Jan 23, 2023 |
| № 3173 | N24 | W54 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Dec 30, 2022 | Jan 6, 2023 | Jan 20, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to January 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.