Active areas
Sunspots and active regions
By the end of the day, the following active regions with sunspots could be observed on the Sun's surface
| Group ID | Location | Number of sunspots | Area (msh) | Type | CM Passage | Disappearance (W90) | Reappearance (W270) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4428 | S24 | E02 | 12 | 0080 | Beta | May 1, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| № 4427 | S30 | E15 | 01 | 0005 | Alpha | May 2, 2026 | May 9, 2026 | May 23, 2026 |
| № 4425 | N05 | E12 | 27 | 0300 | Beta | May 2, 2026 | May 9, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| № 4424 | N17 | W20 | 14 | 0155 | Beta | Apr 29, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
| № 4423 | S10 | W37 | 05 | 0030 | Beta | Apr 28, 2026 | May 5, 2026 | May 18, 2026 |
| № 4420 | N16 | W54 | 23 | 0300 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Apr 27, 2026 | May 4, 2026 | May 17, 2026 |
Solar cycle progression
Average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from 1997, January to 2026, April. Gray background - average solar cycle.

