Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on March 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3261 | S23 | W64 | 07 | 0040 | Beta | Mar 18, 2023 | Mar 25, 2023 | Apr 8, 2023 |
| № 3260 | N24 | E43 | 01 | 0160 | Alpha | Mar 26, 2023 | Apr 2, 2023 | Apr 16, 2023 |
| № 3259 | S23 | E33 | 04 | 0030 | Beta | Mar 25, 2023 | Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 15, 2023 |
| № 3257 | S28 | E42 | 02 | 0170 | Alpha | Mar 26, 2023 | Apr 2, 2023 | Apr 16, 2023 |
| № 3256 | S23 | E21 | 06 | 0240 | Beta | Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Apr 14, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to March 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.