Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on August 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3393 | N18 | E12 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Aug 4, 2023 | Aug 11, 2023 | Aug 25, 2023 |
| № 3392 | N09 | E36 | 03 | 0040 | Beta | Aug 6, 2023 | Aug 13, 2023 | Aug 26, 2023 |
| № 3391 | N25 | E37 | 01 | 0050 | Alpha | Aug 6, 2023 | Aug 13, 2023 | Aug 27, 2023 |
| № 3390 | S18 | E19 | 02 | 0020 | Beta | Aug 4, 2023 | Aug 11, 2023 | Aug 25, 2023 |
| № 3389 | S08 | E07 | 02 | 0020 | Alpha | Aug 4, 2023 | Aug 10, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 |
| № 3388 | S23 | W06 | 01 | 0010 | Beta | Aug 3, 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 23, 2023 |
| № 3387 | N22 | E03 | 06 | 0050 | Beta | Aug 3, 2023 | Aug 10, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 |
| № 3386 | N14 | W18 | 16 | 0150 | Beta | Aug 2, 2023 | Aug 8, 2023 | Aug 22, 2023 |
| № 3384 | S18 | W39 | 05 | 0010 | Beta | Jul 31, 2023 | Aug 7, 2023 | Aug 21, 2023 |
| № 3380 | S10 | W55 | 21 | 0190 | Beta-Delta | Jul 30, 2023 | Aug 6, 2023 | Aug 19, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to August 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.
Diary
- 04.08.2026 The magnetic storm has ended
- 02.08.2026 The first magnetic storm of August has begun
- 02.08.2026 A moderate magnetic storm is expected today, Sunday.