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Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 1, 2012. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1472 | S28 | E29 | 14 | 0070 | Beta | May 4, 2012 | May 11, 2012 | May 25, 2012 |
| № 1471 | S22 | E47 | 04 | 0320 | Beta | May 5, 2012 | May 12, 2012 | May 26, 2012 |
| № 1470 | S15 | E34 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | May 4, 2012 | May 11, 2012 | May 25, 2012 |
| № 1469 | S20 | W12 | 18 | 0110 | Beta | May 1, 2012 | May 8, 2012 | May 22, 2012 |
| № 1467 | N13 | W07 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | May 1, 2012 | May 8, 2012 | May 22, 2012 |
| № 1466 | N12 | W78 | 03 | 0190 | Beta | Apr 26, 2012 | May 3, 2012 | May 16, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to May 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
