Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 31, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4457 | S09 | W12 | 08 | 0020 | Beta | May 31, 2026 | Jun 7, 2026 | Jun 20, 2026 |
| № 4455 | N15 | E26 | 06 | 0320 | Beta | Jun 3, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 |
| № 4454 | S14 | E08 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Jun 1, 2026 | Jun 8, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 |
| № 4452 | N10 | W73 | 04 | 0030 | Beta | May 26, 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 |
| № 4449 | S09 | W28 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | May 30, 2026 | Jun 6, 2026 | Jun 19, 2026 |
| № 4447 | S17 | W67 | 01 | 0100 | Alpha | May 27, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 |
| № 4446 | S15 | W33 | 08 | 0250 | Beta | May 29, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 | Jun 19, 2026 |
| № 4444 | S21 | W60 | 01 | 0070 | Alpha | May 27, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1997 to May 2026. The gray background is the average SSN index.