Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on August 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3414 | S09 | E34 | 05 | 0020 | Beta | Aug 25, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 |
| № 3413 | N10 | E75 | 01 | 0150 | Alpha | Aug 29, 2023 | Sep 4, 2023 | Sep 18, 2023 |
| № 3412 | N30 | E36 | 01 | 0070 | Alpha | Aug 26, 2023 | Sep 2, 2023 | Sep 16, 2023 |
| № 3411 | N13 | W01 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Aug 23, 2023 | Aug 30, 2023 | Sep 12, 2023 |
| № 3407 | S19 | W56 | 08 | 0120 | Beta | Aug 19, 2023 | Aug 25, 2023 | Sep 8, 2023 |
| № 3405 | N10 | W18 | 01 | 0110 | Alpha | Aug 21, 2023 | Aug 28, 2023 | Sep 11, 2023 |
| № 3404 | S11 | W31 | 02 | 0020 | Beta | Aug 21, 2023 | Aug 27, 2023 | Sep 10, 2023 |
| № 3403 | N26 | W73 | 03 | 0110 | Beta | Aug 17, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 | Sep 7, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to August 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.
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