Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 23, 2022. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3174 | N22 | E40 | 04 | 0010 | Beta | Dec 27, 2022 | Jan 3, 2023 | Jan 17, 2023 |
| № 3173 | N26 | E76 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Dec 30, 2022 | Jan 6, 2023 | Jan 20, 2023 |
| № 3172 | S34 | E51 | 02 | 0030 | Beta | Dec 28, 2022 | Jan 4, 2023 | Jan 19, 2023 |
| № 3171 | N24 | E29 | 12 | 0110 | Beta | Dec 26, 2022 | Jan 2, 2023 | Jan 16, 2023 |
| № 3170 | S18 | E11 | 04 | 0010 | Beta | Dec 25, 2022 | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 14, 2023 |
| № 3169 | N20 | E06 | 14 | 0230 | Beta | Dec 24, 2022 | Dec 31, 2022 | Jan 14, 2023 |
| № 3168 | S14 | W38 | 01 | 0050 | Alpha | Dec 21, 2022 | Dec 28, 2022 | Jan 10, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1993 to December 2022. The gray background is the average SSN index.
