Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on April 29, 2017. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2654 | N10 | E52 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | May 4, 2017 | May 11, 2017 | May 24, 2017 |
| № 2653 | S09 | W20 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Apr 28, 2017 | May 5, 2017 | May 19, 2017 |
| № 2651 | N12 | W63 | 02 | 0060 | Alpha | Apr 25, 2017 | May 2, 2017 | May 16, 2017 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1988 to April 2017. The gray background is the average SSN index.
