Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 18, 2024. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3686 | S07 | E64 | 02 | 0190 | Alpha | May 24, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | Jun 13, 2024 |
| № 3685 | S13 | E48 | 07 | 0220 | Beta-Gamma | May 23, 2024 | May 30, 2024 | Jun 12, 2024 |
| № 3683 | S23 | W37 | 08 | 0060 | Beta | May 16, 2024 | May 23, 2024 | Jun 6, 2024 |
| № 3682 | N16 | E14 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | May 20, 2024 | May 27, 2024 | Jun 10, 2024 |
| № 3680 | N18 | E06 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | May 20, 2024 | May 26, 2024 | Jun 9, 2024 |
| № 3679 | S10 | E02 | 13 | 0230 | Beta-Gamma | May 19, 2024 | May 26, 2024 | Jun 9, 2024 |
| № 3676 | S20 | W63 | 01 | 0100 | Alpha | May 14, 2024 | May 21, 2024 | Jun 4, 2024 |
| № 3674 | S12 | W19 | 08 | 0120 | Beta | May 18, 2024 | May 25, 2024 | Jun 7, 2024 |
| № 3673 | S08 | W30 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | May 17, 2024 | May 24, 2024 | Jun 6, 2024 |
| № 3672 | N18 | W53 | 01 | 0040 | Alpha | May 15, 2024 | May 22, 2024 | Jun 5, 2024 |
| № 3671 | N21 | W80 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | May 13, 2024 | May 20, 2024 | Jun 3, 2024 |
| № 3670 | N21 | W78 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | May 13, 2024 | May 20, 2024 | Jun 3, 2024 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1995 to May 2024. The gray background is the average SSN index.
