Active areas
Sunspots and active regions
By the end of the day, the following active regions with sunspots could be observed on the Sun's surface
| Group ID | Location | Number of sunspots | Area (msh) | Type | CM Passage | Disappearance (W90) | Reappearance (W270) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4435 | N23 | E39 | 01 | 0040 | Alpha | May 11, 2026 | May 18, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| № 4433 | S16 | E31 | 06 | 0120 | Beta | May 10, 2026 | May 17, 2026 | May 31, 2026 |
| № 4432 | N13 | W00 | 08 | 0030 | Beta | May 8, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
| № 4431 | S16 | W14 | 07 | 0140 | Beta | May 7, 2026 | May 14, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
| № 4429 | S05 | W46 | 08 | 0010 | Beta | May 4, 2026 | May 11, 2026 | May 25, 2026 |
| № 4428 | S23 | W91 | 03 | 0140 | Beta | May 1, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
| № 4425 | N05 | W87 | 02 | 0180 | Alpha | May 1, 2026 | May 8, 2026 | May 22, 2026 |
Solar cycle progression
Average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from 1997, January to 2026, May. Gray background - average solar cycle.

