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 | E25 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | May 11, 2026 | May 18, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| № 4433 | S17 | E17 | 04 | 0170 | Beta | May 10, 2026 | May 17, 2026 | May 31, 2026 |
| № 4432 | N14 | W13 | 10 | 0050 | Beta | May 8, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
| № 4431 | S16 | W29 | 04 | 0150 | Beta | May 7, 2026 | May 14, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
Solar cycle progression
Average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from 1997, January to 2026, May. Gray background - average solar cycle.

