Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on March 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3241 | N27 | E59 | 02 | 0070 | Alpha | Mar 9, 2023 | Mar 16, 2023 | Mar 30, 2023 |
| № 3240 | S16 | E41 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Mar 7, 2023 | Mar 14, 2023 | Mar 28, 2023 |
| № 3239 | N31 | E41 | 01 | 0100 | Alpha | Mar 7, 2023 | Mar 14, 2023 | Mar 29, 2023 |
| № 3238 | N09 | E22 | 01 | 0070 | Alpha | Mar 6, 2023 | Mar 12, 2023 | Mar 26, 2023 |
| № 3236 | S26 | W72 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Feb 26, 2023 | Mar 5, 2023 | Mar 19, 2023 |
| № 3234 | N25 | W63 | 20 | 0830 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Feb 27, 2023 | Mar 6, 2023 | Mar 20, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to March 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.