Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 6, 2025. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4083 | N18 | W23 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | May 5, 2025 | May 12, 2025 | May 26, 2025 |
| № 4082 | S11 | E51 | 12 | 0070 | Beta-Gamma | May 11, 2025 | May 17, 2025 | May 31, 2025 |
| № 4081 | N08 | E18 | 10 | 0050 | Beta | May 8, 2025 | May 15, 2025 | May 29, 2025 |
| № 4079 | N08 | W10 | 34 | 1230 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | May 6, 2025 | May 13, 2025 | May 26, 2025 |
| № 4076 | N07 | W75 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | May 1, 2025 | May 8, 2025 | May 22, 2025 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1996 to May 2025. The gray background is the average SSN index.