Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 21, 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 | S06 | E26 | 08 | 0120 | Beta | May 24, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | Jun 13, 2024 |
| № 3685 | S12 | E16 | 20 | 0350 | Beta-Gamma | May 23, 2024 | May 30, 2024 | Jun 13, 2024 |
| № 3684 | S07 | W03 | 05 | 0020 | Beta | May 22, 2024 | May 28, 2024 | Jun 11, 2024 |
| № 3683 | S24 | W71 | 15 | 0100 | Beta | May 16, 2024 | May 23, 2024 | Jun 6, 2024 |
| № 3679 | S08 | W30 | 11 | 0150 | Beta-Gamma | May 20, 2024 | May 26, 2024 | Jun 9, 2024 |
| № 3674 | S13 | W54 | 05 | 0100 | Beta | May 18, 2024 | May 25, 2024 | Jun 7, 2024 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1995 to May 2024. The gray background is the average SSN index.
