Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3183 | S17 | W36 | 09 | 0200 | Beta-Delta | Jan 6, 2023 | Jan 13, 2023 | Jan 27, 2023 |
| № 3182 | S17 | E46 | 23 | 0510 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Jan 13, 2023 | Jan 19, 2023 | Feb 2, 2023 |
| № 3181 | S21 | W07 | 16 | 0380 | Beta-Delta | Jan 8, 2023 | Jan 15, 2023 | Jan 29, 2023 |
| № 3180 | N18 | W37 | 03 | 0100 | Beta | Jan 6, 2023 | Jan 13, 2023 | Jan 27, 2023 |
| № 3177 | S18 | W61 | 03 | 0020 | Alpha | Jan 4, 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.