Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on April 29, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4428 | S24 | E15 | 06 | 0020 | Beta | May 1, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| № 4427 | S31 | E29 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | May 2, 2026 | May 9, 2026 | May 23, 2026 |
| № 4425 | N05 | E24 | 27 | 0320 | Beta-Delta | May 2, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| № 4424 | N17 | W06 | 14 | 0150 | Beta | Apr 29, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
| № 4423 | S06 | W24 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Apr 28, 2026 | May 5, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| № 4421 | S12 | W28 | 03 | 0020 | Alpha | Apr 28, 2026 | May 5, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| № 4420 | N16 | W41 | 22 | 0340 | 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.
