Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 8, 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 | E31 | 07 | 0060 | Beta | May 11, 2023 | May 18, 2023 | May 31, 2023 |
| № 3297 | N08 | E12 | 18 | 0460 | Beta | May 10, 2023 | May 17, 2023 | May 30, 2023 |
| № 3296 | N16 | W04 | 12 | 0280 | Beta | May 9, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | May 29, 2023 |
| № 3294 | S08 | E06 | 02 | 0120 | Alpha | May 9, 2023 | May 16, 2023 | May 30, 2023 |
| № 3293 | N13 | W17 | 10 | 0130 | Beta | May 8, 2023 | May 14, 2023 | May 28, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to May 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.
