Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 8, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3670 | N16 | E55 | 01 | 0040 | Alpha | May 13, 2024 | May 20, 2024 | Jun 3, 2024 |
| № 3669 | S09 | E15 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | May 10, 2024 | May 17, 2024 | May 30, 2024 |
| № 3668 | S16 | E01 | 06 | 0030 | Beta | May 9, 2024 | May 16, 2024 | May 30, 2024 |
| № 3667 | N26 | E32 | 01 | 0150 | Alpha | May 11, 2024 | May 18, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
| № 3666 | N07 | W40 | 02 | 0080 | Alpha | May 6, 2024 | May 13, 2024 | May 26, 2024 |
| № 3664 | S20 | W09 | 37 | 0630 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | May 8, 2024 | May 15, 2024 | May 29, 2024 |
| № 3663 | N25 | W57 | 15 | 0400 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | May 5, 2024 | May 12, 2024 | May 25, 2024 |
| № 3661 | N22 | W42 | 01 | 0010 | 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.
