Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 4, 2010. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1068 | S19 | E78 | 01 | 0000 | Alpha | May 11, 2010 | May 18, 2010 | May 31, 2010 |
| № 1067 | N23 | E40 | 02 | 0020 | Beta | May 8, 2010 | May 15, 2010 | May 29, 2010 |
| № 1066 | S27 | E07 | 05 | 0020 | Beta | May 5, 2010 | May 12, 2010 | May 26, 2010 |
| № 1065 | S32 | W27 | 01 | 0000 | Alpha | May 3, 2010 | May 10, 2010 | May 24, 2010 |
| № 1063 | N18 | W50 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | May 1, 2010 | May 8, 2010 | May 22, 2010 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1981 to May 2010. The gray background is the average SSN index.
