Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 2, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3664 | S18 | E66 | 05 | 0040 | Beta | May 8, 2024 | May 15, 2024 | May 28, 2024 |
| № 3663 | N26 | E27 | 09 | 0060 | Beta-Gamma | May 5, 2024 | May 12, 2024 | May 26, 2024 |
| № 3662 | N30 | E01 | 10 | 0070 | Beta | May 3, 2024 | May 10, 2024 | May 24, 2024 |
| № 3661 | N24 | E41 | 01 | 0040 | Alpha | May 6, 2024 | May 13, 2024 | May 27, 2024 |
| № 3655 | S27 | W69 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Apr 27, 2024 | May 4, 2024 | May 19, 2024 |
| № 3654 | S07 | W74 | 18 | 0400 | Beta-Delta | Apr 27, 2024 | May 4, 2024 | May 18, 2024 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1995 to May 2024. The gray background is the average SSN index.