Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 11, 2005. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 762 | S08 | E14 | 07 | 0040 | Beta | May 13, 2005 | May 20, 2005 | Jun 3, 2005 |
| № 761 | N03 | E44 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | May 16, 2005 | May 22, 2005 | Jun 5, 2005 |
| № 760 | S06 | W33 | 08 | 0050 | Beta | May 10, 2005 | May 17, 2005 | May 30, 2005 |
| № 759 | N12 | E46 | 09 | 0390 | Beta-Gamma | May 16, 2005 | May 23, 2005 | Jun 5, 2005 |
| № 758 | S10 | W40 | 30 | 0380 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | May 9, 2005 | May 16, 2005 | May 30, 2005 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1976 to May 2005. The gray background is the average SSN index.