Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on April 18, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2994 | N13 | E68 | 05 | 0350 | Beta | Apr 24, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | May 14, 2022 |
| № 2993 | N21 | E63 | 08 | 0400 | Beta | Apr 24, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | May 14, 2022 |
| № 2992 | S31 | W74 | 05 | 0110 | Beta | Apr 13, 2022 | Apr 20, 2022 | May 4, 2022 |
| № 2991 | S24 | E28 | 01 | 0050 | Alpha | Apr 21, 2022 | Apr 28, 2022 | May 12, 2022 |
| № 2990 | N16 | W05 | 05 | 0060 | Beta | Apr 18, 2022 | Apr 25, 2022 | May 9, 2022 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1993 to April 2022. The gray background is the average SSN index.