Solar region summary
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Solar region summary 2026 May 04 0030 UTCPrepared by the NOAA © SWPC and processed by SpaceWeatherLive.com
Joint USAF/NOAA Solar Region Summary
SRS Number 124 Issued at 0030Z on 04 May 2026 This report is compiled from data received at SWO on 03 MayI. Regions with Sunspots
Locations Valid at 03/2400Z
| Nmbr | Location | Lo | Area | Z | LL | NN | Mag Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4424 | N17W78 | 196 | 0110 | Dao | 10 | 05 | Beta |
| 4425 | N05W48 | 165 | 0190 | Cao | 05 | 04 | Beta |
| 4428 | S24W51 | 169 | 0210 | Dai | 10 | 18 | Beta |
| 4429 | S04W07 | 125 | 0120 | Dai | 08 | 15 | Beta |
| 4430 | N17W58 | 176 | 0010 | Axx | 01 | 01 | Alpha |
| 4431 | S16E24 | 094 | 0170 | Dso | 10 | 07 | Beta |
| 4432 | N12E40 | 078 | 0010 | Bxo | 03 | 03 | Beta |
| 4433 | S16E68 | 050 | 0110 | Dso | 08 | 05 | Beta |
IA. H-alpha plages without spots
Locations Valid at 03/2400Z May
| Nmbr | Location | Lo |
|---|---|---|
| 4427 | S29W42 | 160 |
II. Regions Due to Return 04 May to 06 May
| Nmbr | Lat | Lo |
|---|---|---|
| None | ||
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