Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 9, 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 | E43 | 02 | 0040 | Beta | May 13, 2024 | May 20, 2024 | Jun 3, 2024 |
| № 3668 | S15 | W13 | 05 | 0030 | Beta | May 9, 2024 | May 16, 2024 | May 30, 2024 |
| № 3667 | N26 | E20 | 01 | 0150 | Alpha | May 12, 2024 | May 19, 2024 | Jun 2, 2024 |
| № 3666 | N07 | W52 | 02 | 0070 | Alpha | May 6, 2024 | May 13, 2024 | May 26, 2024 |
| № 3664 | S19 | W24 | 62 | 1200 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | May 8, 2024 | May 15, 2024 | May 29, 2024 |
| № 3663 | N26 | W70 | 10 | 0400 | Beta-Gamma | May 5, 2024 | May 12, 2024 | May 26, 2024 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1995 to May 2024. The gray background is the average SSN index.
