Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 7, 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 | W22 | 08 | 0160 | Beta | Jan 6, 2023 | Jan 13, 2023 | Jan 27, 2023 |
| № 3182 | S16 | E59 | 09 | 0450 | Beta-Gamma | Jan 12, 2023 | Jan 19, 2023 | Feb 2, 2023 |
| № 3181 | S20 | E06 | 13 | 0110 | Beta | Jan 8, 2023 | Jan 15, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 |
| № 3180 | N18 | W23 | 05 | 0120 | Beta | Jan 6, 2023 | Jan 13, 2023 | Jan 27, 2023 |
| № 3177 | S17 | W48 | 05 | 0050 | Beta | Jan 4, 2023 | Jan 11, 2023 | Jan 25, 2023 |
| № 3176 | N19 | W91 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Jan 1, 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.
