Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on August 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3393 | N16 | W01 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Aug 4, 2023 | Aug 11, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 |
| № 3392 | N09 | E25 | 13 | 0120 | Beta | Aug 6, 2023 | Aug 13, 2023 | Aug 26, 2023 |
| № 3391 | N23 | E27 | 02 | 0080 | Beta | Aug 6, 2023 | Aug 13, 2023 | Aug 27, 2023 |
| № 3390 | S20 | E08 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Aug 4, 2023 | Aug 11, 2023 | Aug 25, 2023 |
| № 3389 | S09 | W03 | 06 | 0020 | Alpha | Aug 4, 2023 | Aug 10, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 |
| № 3388 | S24 | W16 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Aug 3, 2023 | Aug 10, 2023 | Aug 23, 2023 |
| № 3387 | N20 | W08 | 04 | 0060 | Beta | Aug 3, 2023 | Aug 10, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 |
| № 3386 | N12 | W31 | 06 | 0160 | Beta | Aug 2, 2023 | Aug 8, 2023 | Aug 22, 2023 |
| № 3380 | S10 | W64 | 10 | 0430 | Beta-Gamma | Jul 30, 2023 | Aug 6, 2023 | Aug 19, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to August 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.
