Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on March 20, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3260 | N22 | E72 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Mar 26, 2023 | Apr 2, 2023 | Apr 16, 2023 |
| № 3259 | S16 | E71 | 04 | 0020 | Beta | Mar 26, 2023 | Apr 2, 2023 | Apr 16, 2023 |
| № 3258 | N18 | E34 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | Mar 23, 2023 | Mar 30, 2023 | Apr 13, 2023 |
| № 3257 | S27 | E70 | 02 | 0120 | Alpha | Mar 26, 2023 | Apr 2, 2023 | Apr 16, 2023 |
| № 3256 | S22 | E56 | 03 | 0270 | Beta | Mar 25, 2023 | Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 15, 2023 |
| № 3251 | S13 | W60 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Mar 16, 2023 | Mar 23, 2023 | Apr 6, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to March 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.