Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 6, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3183 | S17 | W06 | 05 | 0030 | Beta | Jan 6, 2023 | Jan 13, 2023 | Jan 27, 2023 |
| № 3182 | S17 | E74 | 04 | 0280 | Beta | Jan 12, 2023 | Jan 19, 2023 | Feb 2, 2023 |
| № 3181 | S18 | E20 | 12 | 0080 | Beta | Jan 8, 2023 | Jan 15, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 |
| № 3180 | N19 | W08 | 11 | 0180 | Beta | Jan 6, 2023 | Jan 13, 2023 | Jan 27, 2023 |
| № 3177 | S18 | W34 | 10 | 0090 | Beta | Jan 4, 2023 | Jan 11, 2023 | Jan 25, 2023 |
| № 3176 | N19 | W69 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Jan 2, 2023 | Jan 8, 2023 | Jan 22, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to January 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.
