Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 3, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4432 | N12 | E53 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | May 8, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
| № 4431 | S16 | E36 | 09 | 0170 | Beta | May 7, 2026 | May 14, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
| № 4430 | N17 | W47 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | May 1, 2026 | May 7, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
| № 4429 | S04 | E04 | 08 | 0120 | Beta | May 4, 2026 | May 11, 2026 | May 25, 2026 |
| № 4428 | S23 | W41 | 20 | 0200 | Beta | May 1, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| № 4425 | N05 | W33 | 05 | 0220 | Beta | May 2, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| № 4424 | N17 | W64 | 07 | 0140 | Beta | Apr 29, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
| № 4423 | S10 | W85 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Apr 28, 2026 | May 5, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1997 to May 2026. The gray background is the average SSN index.
