Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 5, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3457 | S11 | E65 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Oct 11, 2023 | Oct 17, 2023 | Oct 31, 2023 |
| № 3456 | S31 | W16 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Oct 5, 2023 | Oct 12, 2023 | Oct 26, 2023 |
| № 3454 | S16 | E29 | 06 | 0030 | Beta | Oct 8, 2023 | Oct 15, 2023 | Oct 28, 2023 |
| № 3453 | N07 | W26 | 05 | 0050 | Beta | Oct 4, 2023 | Oct 11, 2023 | Oct 24, 2023 |
| № 3452 | N07 | E10 | 36 | 0240 | Beta | Oct 7, 2023 | Oct 13, 2023 | Oct 27, 2023 |
| № 3451 | N12 | E11 | 08 | 0070 | Beta | Oct 7, 2023 | Oct 13, 2023 | Oct 27, 2023 |
| № 3450 | S23 | W20 | 13 | 0110 | Beta | Oct 4, 2023 | Oct 11, 2023 | Oct 25, 2023 |
| № 3448 | N10 | W43 | 01 | 0090 | Alpha | Oct 3, 2023 | Oct 9, 2023 | Oct 23, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to October 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.
