Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 4, 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 | E64 | 20 | 0400 | Beta | May 10, 2023 | May 17, 2023 | May 30, 2023 |
| № 3296 | N16 | E49 | 12 | 0170 | Beta | May 9, 2023 | May 16, 2023 | May 29, 2023 |
| № 3295 | N15 | W34 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | May 2, 2023 | May 9, 2023 | May 23, 2023 |
| № 3294 | S08 | E59 | 01 | 0120 | Alpha | May 9, 2023 | May 16, 2023 | May 30, 2023 |
| № 3293 | N13 | E35 | 12 | 0290 | Beta-Delta | May 8, 2023 | May 14, 2023 | May 28, 2023 |
| № 3289 | N20 | W28 | 07 | 0030 | Beta | May 3, 2023 | May 10, 2023 | May 24, 2023 |
| № 3288 | S22 | W82 | 06 | 0120 | Beta | Apr 29, 2023 | May 6, 2023 | May 19, 2023 |
| № 3285 | S17 | W91 | 02 | 0030 | 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.
