Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 1, 2017. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2654 | N11 | E25 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | May 4, 2017 | May 11, 2017 | May 24, 2017 |
| № 2653 | S09 | W46 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Apr 29, 2017 | May 5, 2017 | May 19, 2017 |
| № 2651 | N13 | W90 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Apr 25, 2017 | May 2, 2017 | May 16, 2017 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1988 to May 2017. The gray background is the average SSN index.
