Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 28, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3176 | N19 | E50 | 12 | 0400 | Beta | Jan 2, 2023 | Jan 9, 2023 | Jan 22, 2023 |
| № 3175 | S20 | E29 | 04 | 0010 | Alpha | Dec 31, 2022 | Jan 7, 2023 | Jan 21, 2023 |
| № 3173 | N25 | E10 | 01 | 0090 | Alpha | Dec 30, 2022 | Jan 6, 2023 | Jan 20, 2023 |
| № 3171 | N23 | W39 | 05 | 0120 | Beta | Dec 26, 2022 | Jan 2, 2023 | Jan 16, 2023 |
| № 3169 | N22 | W60 | 17 | 0490 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 24, 2022 | Dec 31, 2022 | Jan 14, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1993 to December 2022. The gray background is the average SSN index.