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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2546 | S07 | E59 | 02 | 0410 | Alpha | May 21, 2016 | May 28, 2016 | Jun 11, 2016 |
| № 2545 | S21 | W63 | 04 | 0070 | Beta | May 12, 2016 | May 19, 2016 | Jun 2, 2016 |
| № 2544 | N21 | W13 | 14 | 0150 | Beta-Gamma | May 16, 2016 | May 23, 2016 | Jun 6, 2016 |
| № 2543 | S05 | W78 | 03 | 0030 | Beta | May 11, 2016 | May 18, 2016 | May 31, 2016 |
| № 2542 | N11 | W75 | 04 | 0110 | Beta | May 11, 2016 | May 18, 2016 | Jun 1, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
Average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from 1987, January to 2016, May. Gray background - average solar cycle.
