Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 23, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3313 | N23 | E37 | 01 | 0090 | Alpha | May 27, 2023 | Jun 3, 2023 | Jun 17, 2023 |
| № 3312 | S23 | E32 | 10 | 0070 | Beta | May 26, 2023 | Jun 2, 2023 | Jun 16, 2023 |
| № 3311 | N18 | E22 | 28 | 0310 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | May 26, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 |
| № 3310 | S20 | E11 | 05 | 0360 | Beta | May 25, 2023 | Jun 1, 2023 | Jun 14, 2023 |
| № 3308 | N11 | W80 | 03 | 0100 | Beta | May 18, 2023 | May 25, 2023 | Jun 7, 2023 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1994 to May 2023. The gray background is the average SSN index.