Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on April 30, 2014. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2050 | N12 | E46 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | May 4, 2014 | May 11, 2014 | May 25, 2014 |
| № 2049 | S07 | E44 | 14 | 0340 | Beta-Gamma | May 4, 2014 | May 11, 2014 | May 25, 2014 |
| № 2048 | N20 | W64 | 03 | 0060 | Beta | Apr 26, 2014 | May 3, 2014 | May 17, 2014 |
| № 2047 | S18 | E15 | 11 | 0080 | Beta | May 2, 2014 | May 9, 2014 | May 23, 2014 |
| № 2045 | S24 | W56 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Apr 27, 2014 | May 4, 2014 | May 17, 2014 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1985 to April 2014. The gray background is the average SSN index.