Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 17, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3017 | N14 | E68 | 06 | 0020 | Beta-Gamma | May 23, 2022 | May 30, 2022 | Jun 12, 2022 |
| № 3016 | S18 | E75 | 03 | 0100 | Alpha | May 24, 2022 | May 30, 2022 | Jun 13, 2022 |
| № 3015 | N13 | E44 | 07 | 0110 | Alpha | May 21, 2022 | May 28, 2022 | Jun 11, 2022 |
| № 3014 | N22 | E46 | 13 | 0140 | Beta-Delta | May 21, 2022 | May 28, 2022 | Jun 11, 2022 |
| № 3013 | S27 | E05 | 02 | 0000 | Alpha | May 18, 2022 | May 25, 2022 | Jun 8, 2022 |
| № 3011 | N16 | E27 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | May 20, 2022 | May 27, 2022 | Jun 9, 2022 |
| № 3010 | S16 | E26 | 23 | 0100 | Beta | May 20, 2022 | May 27, 2022 | Jun 9, 2022 |
| № 3007 | S23 | W33 | 36 | 0320 | Beta | May 15, 2022 | May 22, 2022 | Jun 5, 2022 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1993 to May 2022. The gray background is the average SSN index.
