Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on February 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3218 | N15 | E62 | 02 | 0060 | Beta | Feb 15, 2023 | Feb 22, 2023 | Mar 7, 2023 |
| № 3217 | S07 | E72 | 07 | 0300 | Beta | Feb 15, 2023 | Feb 22, 2023 | Mar 8, 2023 |
| № 3216 | N27 | E45 | 05 | 0250 | Beta | Feb 14, 2023 | Feb 21, 2023 | Mar 7, 2023 |
| № 3215 | N25 | E29 | 03 | 0030 | Beta | Feb 12, 2023 | Feb 19, 2023 | Mar 5, 2023 |
| № 3214 | N16 | E06 | 14 | 0290 | Beta | Feb 10, 2023 | Feb 17, 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 |
| № 3213 | N35 | W15 | 26 | 0290 | Beta-Delta | Feb 9, 2023 | Feb 16, 2023 | Mar 2, 2023 |
| № 3211 | S16 | W84 | 04 | 0050 | Beta | Feb 4, 2023 | Feb 10, 2023 | Feb 24, 2023 |
| № 3210 | S14 | W70 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Feb 5, 2023 | Feb 12, 2023 | Feb 25, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to February 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.
