Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on April 26, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3289 | N20 | E69 | 02 | 0090 | Alpha | May 2, 2023 | May 9, 2023 | May 23, 2023 |
| № 3288 | S22 | E26 | 04 | 0180 | Beta | Apr 29, 2023 | May 6, 2023 | May 20, 2023 |
| № 3287 | S24 | E50 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | May 1, 2023 | May 8, 2023 | May 22, 2023 |
| № 3285 | S17 | E20 | 05 | 0220 | Beta | Apr 28, 2023 | May 5, 2023 | May 19, 2023 |
| № 3284 | S08 | W38 | 01 | 0005 | Alpha | Apr 24, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | May 14, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to April 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.