Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 3, 2022. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3005 | N20 | E07 | 03 | 0020 | Beta | May 4, 2022 | May 11, 2022 | May 25, 2022 |
| № 3004 | S16 | E14 | 09 | 0030 | Beta | May 5, 2022 | May 12, 2022 | May 25, 2022 |
| № 3001 | S32 | E03 | 02 | 0110 | Alpha | May 4, 2022 | May 11, 2022 | May 25, 2022 |
| № 2999 | S19 | W39 | 02 | 0070 | Alpha | May 1, 2022 | May 8, 2022 | May 21, 2022 |
| № 2997 | N12 | W56 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Apr 30, 2022 | May 6, 2022 | May 20, 2022 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1993 to May 2022. The gray background is the average SSN index.