Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on April 27, 2026. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4427 | S30 | E55 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | May 2, 2026 | May 9, 2026 | May 23, 2026 |
| № 4426 | N12 | W50 | 01 | 0005 | Alpha | Apr 24, 2026 | May 1, 2026 | May 14, 2026 |
| № 4425 | N05 | E52 | 14 | 0140 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | May 2, 2026 | May 9, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| № 4424 | N17 | E21 | 12 | 0130 | Beta | Apr 29, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
| № 4423 | S06 | E06 | 07 | 0040 | Beta | Apr 28, 2026 | May 5, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
| № 4421 | S12 | W01 | 02 | 0040 | Alpha | Apr 28, 2026 | May 5, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| № 4420 | N16 | W14 | 30 | 0380 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Apr 27, 2026 | May 4, 2026 | May 17, 2026 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1997 to April 2026. The gray background is the average SSN index.
