Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 3, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3665 | S05 | E73 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | May 9, 2024 | May 16, 2024 | May 30, 2024 |
| № 3664 | S18 | E54 | 13 | 0120 | Beta | May 8, 2024 | May 15, 2024 | May 29, 2024 |
| № 3663 | N26 | E12 | 18 | 0230 | Beta-Delta | May 5, 2024 | May 12, 2024 | May 26, 2024 |
| № 3662 | N30 | W13 | 11 | 0090 | Beta | May 3, 2024 | May 10, 2024 | May 24, 2024 |
| № 3661 | N22 | E29 | 05 | 0050 | Beta | May 6, 2024 | May 13, 2024 | May 27, 2024 |
| № 3655 | S26 | W81 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Apr 28, 2024 | May 5, 2024 | May 19, 2024 |
| № 3654 | S07 | W88 | 06 | 0240 | Beta | Apr 27, 2024 | May 4, 2024 | May 18, 2024 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1995 to May 2024. The gray background is the average SSN index.
