Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 9, 2019. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2741 | N05 | E52 | 01 | 0160 | Alpha | May 14, 2019 | May 21, 2019 | Jun 3, 2019 |
| № 2740 | N08 | E14 | 03 | 0160 | Beta | May 11, 2019 | May 18, 2019 | May 31, 2019 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1990 to May 2019. The gray background is the average SSN index.