Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3297 | N08 | E76 | 01 | 0180 | Alpha | May 10, 2023 | May 17, 2023 | May 30, 2023 |
| № 3296 | N15 | E64 | 05 | 0030 | Beta | May 9, 2023 | May 16, 2023 | May 29, 2023 |
| № 3295 | N15 | W21 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | May 2, 2023 | May 9, 2023 | May 23, 2023 |
| № 3294 | S08 | E73 | 01 | 0100 | Alpha | May 10, 2023 | May 16, 2023 | May 30, 2023 |
| № 3293 | N13 | E51 | 09 | 0250 | Beta-Delta | May 8, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | May 28, 2023 |
| № 3291 | N07 | W74 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | Apr 28, 2023 | May 5, 2023 | May 19, 2023 |
| № 3289 | N20 | W14 | 14 | 0150 | Beta | May 3, 2023 | May 10, 2023 | May 24, 2023 |
| № 3288 | S23 | W68 | 08 | 0300 | Beta-Delta | Apr 29, 2023 | May 6, 2023 | May 20, 2023 |
| № 3285 | S17 | W75 | 02 | 0080 | Alpha | Apr 28, 2023 | May 5, 2023 | May 19, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to May 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.
