Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 9, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3184 | S13 | E81 | 03 | 0240 | Alpha | Jan 16, 2023 | Jan 23, 2023 | Feb 6, 2023 |
| № 3183 | S17 | W49 | 08 | 0180 | Beta | Jan 6, 2023 | Jan 13, 2023 | Jan 27, 2023 |
| № 3182 | S17 | E32 | 23 | 0880 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Jan 12, 2023 | Jan 19, 2023 | Feb 2, 2023 |
| № 3181 | S20 | W20 | 19 | 0410 | Beta-Delta | Jan 8, 2023 | Jan 15, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 |
| № 3180 | N18 | W50 | 03 | 0090 | Beta | Jan 6, 2023 | Jan 13, 2023 | Jan 27, 2023 |
| № 3177 | S18 | W72 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Jan 5, 2023 | Jan 11, 2023 | Jan 25, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to January 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.
