Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3299 | S07 | E15 | 05 | 0010 | Beta | May 11, 2023 | May 18, 2023 | May 31, 2023 |
| № 3297 | N08 | W03 | 21 | 0510 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | May 10, 2023 | May 17, 2023 | May 30, 2023 |
| № 3296 | N16 | W20 | 16 | 0300 | Beta-Gamma | May 8, 2023 | May 15, 2023 | May 29, 2023 |
| № 3294 | S08 | W08 | 01 | 0130 | Alpha | May 9, 2023 | May 16, 2023 | May 30, 2023 |
| № 3293 | N10 | W33 | 08 | 0030 | 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.
