Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on March 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3245 | S23 | E62 | 01 | 0120 | Alpha | Mar 11, 2023 | Mar 18, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 |
| № 3244 | S22 | W31 | 02 | 0020 | Alpha | Mar 3, 2023 | Mar 10, 2023 | Mar 24, 2023 |
| № 3243 | N18 | W49 | 12 | 0090 | Beta | Mar 2, 2023 | Mar 9, 2023 | Mar 23, 2023 |
| № 3242 | N10 | E41 | 16 | 0140 | Beta | Mar 9, 2023 | Mar 16, 2023 | Mar 29, 2023 |
| № 3241 | N27 | E34 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Mar 8, 2023 | Mar 16, 2023 | Mar 30, 2023 |
| № 3240 | S16 | E16 | 06 | 0010 | Beta | Mar 7, 2023 | Mar 14, 2023 | Mar 28, 2023 |
| № 3239 | N31 | E16 | 01 | 0100 | Alpha | Mar 7, 2023 | Mar 14, 2023 | Mar 28, 2023 |
| № 3238 | N09 | W03 | 03 | 0080 | Alpha | Mar 6, 2023 | Mar 12, 2023 | Mar 26, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to March 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.
