Active areas
Sunspots and active regions
By the end of the day, the following active regions with sunspots could be observed on the Sun's surface
| Group ID | Location | Number of sunspots | Area (msh) | Type | CM Passage | Disappearance (W90) | Reappearance (W270) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4436 | N18 | E70 | 03 | 0200 | Beta | May 16, 2026 | May 23, 2026 | Jun 6, 2026 |
| № 4435 | N23 | W00 | 01 | 0050 | Alpha | May 11, 2026 | May 18, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| № 4433 | S17 | W09 | 04 | 0110 | Beta | May 10, 2026 | May 17, 2026 | May 31, 2026 |
| № 4432 | N14 | W41 | 22 | 0200 | Beta | May 8, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
| № 4431 | S16 | W60 | 01 | 0100 | Alpha | May 6, 2026 | May 13, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
Solar cycle progression
Average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from 1997, January to 2026, May. Gray background - average solar cycle.
