Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on February 23, 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 | N25 | E47 | 12 | 0300 | Beta-Gamma | Feb 28, 2023 | Mar 7, 2023 | Mar 21, 2023 |
| № 3231 | N20 | W78 | 02 | 0020 | Beta | Feb 18, 2023 | Feb 25, 2023 | Mar 11, 2023 |
| № 3230 | S22 | E18 | 07 | 0120 | Beta | Feb 25, 2023 | Mar 4, 2023 | Mar 18, 2023 |
| № 3229 | N25 | W06 | 17 | 0200 | Beta | Feb 24, 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 | Mar 16, 2023 |
| № 3226 | N12 | W90 | 01 | 0080 | Alpha | Feb 17, 2023 | Feb 24, 2023 | Mar 10, 2023 |
| № 3220 | S13 | W96 | 01 | 0030 | 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.
