Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on March 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3249 | S12 | E63 | 01 | 0150 | Alpha | Mar 15, 2023 | Mar 21, 2023 | Apr 4, 2023 |
| № 3248 | N15 | W70 | 06 | 0030 | Beta | Mar 5, 2023 | Mar 11, 2023 | Mar 25, 2023 |
| № 3247 | S24 | E43 | 03 | 0100 | Beta | Mar 13, 2023 | Mar 20, 2023 | Apr 3, 2023 |
| № 3246 | N23 | E30 | 01 | 0050 | Alpha | Mar 12, 2023 | Mar 19, 2023 | Apr 2, 2023 |
| № 3245 | S23 | E09 | 11 | 0440 | Beta-Gamma | Mar 11, 2023 | Mar 17, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 |
| № 3244 | S22 | W86 | 03 | 0030 | Beta | Mar 3, 2023 | Mar 10, 2023 | Mar 24, 2023 |
| № 3242 | N10 | W13 | 18 | 0245 | Beta-Gamma | Mar 9, 2023 | Mar 16, 2023 | Mar 29, 2023 |
| № 3241 | N29 | W20 | 01 | 0070 | Alpha | Mar 8, 2023 | Mar 15, 2023 | Mar 29, 2023 |
| № 3239 | N33 | W35 | 01 | 0140 | Alpha | Mar 7, 2023 | Mar 14, 2023 | Mar 29, 2023 |
| № 3238 | N09 | W56 | 01 | 0030 | Beta | Mar 6, 2023 | Mar 12, 2023 | Mar 26, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to March 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.
