Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3299 | S06 | E66 | 06 | 0030 | Beta | May 11, 2023 | May 18, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 |
| № 3298 | S16 | E29 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | May 8, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | May 29, 2023 |
| № 3297 | N08 | E47 | 18 | 0500 | Beta | May 10, 2023 | May 17, 2023 | May 30, 2023 |
| № 3296 | N16 | E31 | 11 | 0300 | Beta | May 9, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | May 29, 2023 |
| № 3295 | N16 | W50 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | May 2, 2023 | May 9, 2023 | May 23, 2023 |
| № 3294 | S08 | E41 | 01 | 0120 | Alpha | May 9, 2023 | May 16, 2023 | May 30, 2023 |
| № 3293 | N13 | E18 | 14 | 0240 | Beta-Delta | May 8, 2023 | May 14, 2023 | May 28, 2023 |
| № 3289 | N20 | W44 | 04 | 0010 | Beta | May 3, 2023 | May 10, 2023 | May 24, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to May 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.
