Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 5, 2024. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3667 | N28 | E73 | 01 | 0080 | Alpha | May 12, 2024 | May 19, 2024 | Jun 2, 2024 |
| № 3666 | N07 | E02 | 10 | 0130 | Beta | May 6, 2024 | May 13, 2024 | May 26, 2024 |
| № 3665 | S05 | E44 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | May 9, 2024 | May 16, 2024 | May 30, 2024 |
| № 3664 | S19 | E28 | 20 | 0310 | Beta-Delta | May 8, 2024 | May 15, 2024 | May 29, 2024 |
| № 3663 | N26 | W16 | 30 | 0580 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | May 5, 2024 | May 12, 2024 | May 26, 2024 |
| № 3662 | N29 | W40 | 03 | 0050 | Beta | May 3, 2024 | May 10, 2024 | May 24, 2024 |
| № 3661 | N23 | W01 | 01 | 0050 | Alpha | May 6, 2024 | May 13, 2024 | May 27, 2024 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1995 to May 2024. The gray background is the average SSN index.
