Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on February 20, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3231 | N21 | W38 | 03 | 0030 | Beta | Feb 18, 2023 | Feb 25, 2023 | Mar 11, 2023 |
| № 3230 | S23 | E57 | 03 | 0090 | Alpha | Feb 25, 2023 | Mar 4, 2023 | Mar 18, 2023 |
| № 3229 | N26 | E32 | 16 | 0300 | Beta-Delta | Feb 23, 2023 | Mar 2, 2023 | Mar 16, 2023 |
| № 3226 | N10 | W47 | 14 | 0320 | Beta | Feb 17, 2023 | Feb 24, 2023 | Mar 10, 2023 |
| № 3225 | S21 | W85 | 04 | 0090 | Beta | Feb 14, 2023 | Feb 21, 2023 | Mar 7, 2023 |
| № 3220 | S14 | W55 | 01 | 0120 | Alpha | Feb 17, 2023 | Feb 24, 2023 | Mar 9, 2023 |
| № 3217 | S12 | W72 | 01 | 0130 | Alpha | Feb 16, 2023 | Feb 22, 2023 | Mar 8, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to February 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.
