Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 12, 2022. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3009 | N14 | W19 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | May 11, 2022 | May 18, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| № 3008 | N16 | E36 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | May 16, 2022 | May 22, 2022 | Jun 5, 2022 |
| № 3007 | S24 | E34 | 20 | 0300 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | May 15, 2022 | May 22, 2022 | Jun 5, 2022 |
| № 3006 | S31 | W18 | 19 | 0130 | Beta | May 11, 2022 | May 19, 2022 | Jun 2, 2022 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1993 to May 2022. The gray background is the average SSN index.