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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4438 | N20 | W43 | 05 | 0050 | Beta | May 12, 2026 | May 19, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| № 4436 | N18 | E03 | 07 | 0180 | Beta | May 15, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 |
| № 4435 | N22 | W65 | 07 | 0050 | Beta-Gamma | May 10, 2026 | May 17, 2026 | May 31, 2026 |
| № 4433 | S17 | W79 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | May 9, 2026 | May 16, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
Solar cycle progression
Average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from 1997, January to 2026, May. Gray background - average solar cycle.

