Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 5, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4435 | N23 | E64 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | May 11, 2026 | May 18, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| № 4434 | N12 | E50 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | May 10, 2026 | May 17, 2026 | May 30, 2026 |
| № 4433 | S16 | E57 | 08 | 0090 | Beta | May 10, 2026 | May 17, 2026 | May 31, 2026 |
| № 4432 | N13 | E27 | 06 | 0010 | Beta | May 8, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
| № 4431 | S16 | E12 | 05 | 0110 | Beta | May 7, 2026 | May 14, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
| № 4429 | S05 | W20 | 16 | 0075 | Beta | May 4, 2026 | May 11, 2026 | May 25, 2026 |
| № 4428 | S23 | W65 | 09 | 0220 | Beta | May 1, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| № 4425 | N05 | W61 | 02 | 0170 | Alpha | May 1, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| № 4424 | N17 | W92 | 05 | 0110 | Beta | Apr 29, 2026 | May 6, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1997 to May 2026. The gray background is the average SSN index.
