Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3018 | S12 | E56 | 05 | 0020 | Beta | May 23, 2022 | May 30, 2022 | Jun 12, 2022 |
| № 3017 | N14 | E54 | 04 | 0020 | Beta | May 23, 2022 | May 30, 2022 | Jun 12, 2022 |
| № 3016 | S18 | E64 | 03 | 0100 | Beta | May 24, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | Jun 13, 2022 |
| № 3015 | N13 | E30 | 05 | 0090 | Alpha | May 21, 2022 | May 28, 2022 | Jun 11, 2022 |
| № 3014 | N22 | E33 | 18 | 0220 | Beta-Gamma | May 21, 2022 | May 28, 2022 | Jun 11, 2022 |
| № 3011 | N18 | E10 | 01 | 0000 | Alpha | May 20, 2022 | May 26, 2022 | Jun 9, 2022 |
| № 3010 | S15 | E12 | 19 | 0060 | Beta | May 20, 2022 | May 27, 2022 | Jun 9, 2022 |
| № 3007 | S23 | W46 | 18 | 0170 | 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.
