Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 12, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 764 | S07 | E03 | 02 | 0020 | Alpha | May 13, 2005 | May 20, 2005 | Jun 2, 2005 |
| № 763 | S14 | E72 | 04 | 0110 | Beta | May 18, 2005 | May 25, 2005 | Jun 8, 2005 |
| № 762 | S11 | E06 | 12 | 0080 | Beta | May 13, 2005 | May 20, 2005 | Jun 3, 2005 |
| № 760 | S07 | W40 | 04 | 0040 | Beta | May 10, 2005 | May 17, 2005 | May 30, 2005 |
| № 759 | N12 | E35 | 12 | 0450 | Beta | May 15, 2005 | May 22, 2005 | Jun 5, 2005 |
| № 758 | S10 | W53 | 23 | 0630 | Beta-Delta | May 9, 2005 | May 16, 2005 | May 29, 2005 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1976 to May 2005. The gray background is the average SSN index.
