Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 20, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3687 | N15 | W01 | 05 | 0010 | Beta | May 21, 2024 | May 28, 2024 | Jun 11, 2024 |
| № 3686 | S06 | E37 | 02 | 0130 | Alpha | May 24, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | Jun 13, 2024 |
| № 3685 | S13 | E27 | 17 | 0420 | Beta-Gamma | May 23, 2024 | May 30, 2024 | Jun 13, 2024 |
| № 3684 | S06 | E08 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | May 22, 2024 | May 29, 2024 | Jun 11, 2024 |
| № 3683 | S24 | W60 | 17 | 0110 | Beta | May 17, 2024 | May 23, 2024 | Jun 6, 2024 |
| № 3679 | S08 | W20 | 11 | 0170 | Beta-Gamma | May 20, 2024 | May 26, 2024 | Jun 9, 2024 |
| № 3676 | S21 | W85 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | May 15, 2024 | May 22, 2024 | Jun 4, 2024 |
| № 3674 | S13 | W42 | 07 | 0120 | Beta | May 18, 2024 | May 25, 2024 | Jun 7, 2024 |
| № 3672 | N19 | W75 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | May 15, 2024 | May 22, 2024 | Jun 5, 2024 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1995 to May 2024. The gray background is the average SSN index.
