Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 21, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3314 | N15 | E37 | 03 | 0020 | Beta | May 25, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 14, 2023 |
| № 3313 | N22 | E64 | 01 | 0050 | Alpha | May 27, 2023 | Jun 3, 2023 | Jun 17, 2023 |
| № 3312 | S25 | E58 | 06 | 0030 | Beta | May 26, 2023 | Jun 2, 2023 | Jun 16, 2023 |
| № 3311 | N18 | E48 | 18 | 0410 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | May 26, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 |
| № 3310 | S20 | E35 | 06 | 0310 | Beta | May 25, 2023 | May 31, 2023 | Jun 14, 2023 |
| № 3308 | N12 | W53 | 08 | 0050 | Beta | May 18, 2023 | May 25, 2023 | Jun 7, 2023 |
| № 3305 | N12 | W70 | 15 | 0250 | Beta | May 17, 2023 | May 23, 2023 | Jun 6, 2023 |
| № 3302 | N18 | W71 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | May 17, 2023 | May 23, 2023 | Jun 6, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to May 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.
