Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 2, 2016. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2540 | N21 | E40 | 03 | 0020 | Alpha | May 6, 2016 | May 13, 2016 | May 27, 2016 |
| № 2539 | N16 | E24 | 08 | 0100 | Beta | May 5, 2016 | May 12, 2016 | May 25, 2016 |
| № 2536 | N16 | W09 | 11 | 0150 | Beta | May 2, 2016 | May 9, 2016 | May 23, 2016 |
| № 2535 | N06 | W25 | 03 | 0040 | Alpha | May 1, 2016 | May 8, 2016 | May 21, 2016 |
| № 2533 | S03 | W76 | 01 | 0070 | Alpha | Apr 27, 2016 | May 4, 2016 | May 17, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to May 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.
