Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3459 | N08 | E62 | 05 | 0020 | Beta | Oct 13, 2023 | Oct 19, 2023 | Nov 2, 2023 |
| № 3458 | N15 | W09 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Oct 7, 2023 | Oct 14, 2023 | Oct 28, 2023 |
| № 3457 | S12 | E40 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Oct 11, 2023 | Oct 18, 2023 | Oct 31, 2023 |
| № 3454 | S12 | E01 | 06 | 0020 | Beta | Oct 8, 2023 | Oct 15, 2023 | Oct 28, 2023 |
| № 3453 | N10 | W56 | 03 | 0010 | Alpha | Oct 4, 2023 | Oct 10, 2023 | Oct 24, 2023 |
| № 3452 | N10 | W22 | 12 | 0180 | Beta-Gamma | Oct 6, 2023 | Oct 13, 2023 | Oct 27, 2023 |
| № 3451 | N16 | W18 | 17 | 0160 | Beta-Gamma | Oct 6, 2023 | Oct 13, 2023 | Oct 27, 2023 |
| № 3450 | S19 | W53 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | Oct 4, 2023 | Oct 11, 2023 | Oct 24, 2023 |
| № 3448 | N13 | W72 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Oct 2, 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.
