Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on August 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3398 | S20 | W50 | 04 | 0020 | Beta | Aug 5, 2023 | Aug 12, 2023 | Aug 26, 2023 |
| № 3397 | N18 | E47 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Aug 13, 2023 | Aug 19, 2023 | Sep 2, 2023 |
| № 3396 | N19 | E06 | 02 | 0020 | Beta | Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 16, 2023 | Aug 30, 2023 |
| № 3395 | N14 | E25 | 03 | 0050 | Beta | Aug 11, 2023 | Aug 18, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 |
| № 3394 | S23 | E11 | 03 | 0140 | Beta | Aug 10, 2023 | Aug 17, 2023 | Aug 31, 2023 |
| № 3392 | N08 | W47 | 04 | 0050 | Beta | Aug 5, 2023 | Aug 12, 2023 | Aug 26, 2023 |
| № 3391 | N23 | W39 | 01 | 0050 | Alpha | Aug 6, 2023 | Aug 13, 2023 | Aug 27, 2023 |
| № 3387 | N18 | W73 | 03 | 0080 | Beta | Aug 3, 2023 | Aug 10, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to August 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.
