Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 3, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3455 | N25 | E58 | 01 | 0020 | Beta | Oct 8, 2023 | Oct 15, 2023 | Oct 29, 2023 |
| № 3454 | S12 | E50 | 03 | 0030 | Beta | Oct 8, 2023 | Oct 15, 2023 | Oct 28, 2023 |
| № 3453 | N13 | W02 | 04 | 0060 | Beta | Oct 4, 2023 | Oct 11, 2023 | Oct 24, 2023 |
| № 3452 | N11 | E33 | 12 | 0240 | Beta | Oct 6, 2023 | Oct 13, 2023 | Oct 27, 2023 |
| № 3451 | N17 | E34 | 07 | 0030 | Beta | Oct 7, 2023 | Oct 13, 2023 | Oct 27, 2023 |
| № 3450 | S18 | E04 | 25 | 0220 | Beta-Gamma | Oct 4, 2023 | Oct 11, 2023 | Oct 25, 2023 |
| № 3449 | N15 | W39 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 8, 2023 | Oct 22, 2023 |
| № 3448 | N13 | W21 | 02 | 0130 | Alpha | Oct 2, 2023 | Oct 9, 2023 | Oct 23, 2023 |
| № 3447 | S24 | W87 | 01 | 0050 | Alpha | Sep 27, 2023 | Oct 4, 2023 | Oct 18, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to October 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.
