Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on February 22, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3234 | N24 | E62 | 04 | 0080 | Beta | Feb 28, 2023 | Mar 7, 2023 | Mar 20, 2023 |
| № 3233 | N14 | W12 | 01 | 0000 | Alpha | Feb 22, 2023 | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 14, 2023 |
| № 3231 | N20 | W63 | 07 | 0030 | Beta | Feb 18, 2023 | Feb 25, 2023 | Mar 11, 2023 |
| № 3230 | S23 | E32 | 03 | 0100 | Beta | Feb 25, 2023 | Mar 4, 2023 | Mar 18, 2023 |
| № 3229 | N25 | E09 | 18 | 0240 | Beta-Gamma | Feb 24, 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 | Mar 16, 2023 |
| № 3226 | N11 | W72 | 02 | 0210 | Alpha | Feb 17, 2023 | Feb 24, 2023 | Mar 10, 2023 |
| № 3220 | S12 | W81 | 01 | 0100 | Alpha | Feb 17, 2023 | Feb 24, 2023 | Mar 9, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to February 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.