Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 1, 2026. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4429 | S04 | E37 | 04 | 0030 | Beta | May 5, 2026 | May 11, 2026 | May 25, 2026 |
| № 4428 | S24 | W11 | 13 | 0090 | Beta | May 1, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| № 4425 | N05 | W01 | 23 | 0285 | Beta | May 2, 2026 | May 9, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| № 4424 | N17 | W33 | 12 | 0160 | Beta-Gamma | Apr 29, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
| № 4423 | S10 | W51 | 08 | 0025 | Beta | Apr 28, 2026 | May 5, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| № 4420 | N16 | W67 | 10 | 0280 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Apr 27, 2026 | May 4, 2026 | May 17, 2026 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1997 to May 2026. The gray background is the average SSN index.
