Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on April 20, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2995 | N13 | E71 | 01 | 0180 | Alpha | Apr 26, 2022 | May 3, 2022 | May 17, 2022 |
| № 2994 | N14 | E42 | 07 | 0930 | Beta-Gamma | Apr 24, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | May 14, 2022 |
| № 2993 | N19 | E38 | 19 | 0680 | Beta-Gamma | Apr 24, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | May 14, 2022 |
| № 2991 | S23 | E01 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Apr 21, 2022 | Apr 28, 2022 | May 12, 2022 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1993 to April 2022. The gray background is the average SSN index.