Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 12, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1480 | S16 | W08 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | May 12, 2012 | May 19, 2012 | Jun 2, 2012 |
| № 1479 | N15 | E67 | 01 | 0090 | Alpha | May 18, 2012 | May 25, 2012 | Jun 7, 2012 |
| № 1478 | S24 | E44 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | May 16, 2012 | May 23, 2012 | Jun 6, 2012 |
| № 1477 | S22 | E33 | 01 | 0080 | Alpha | May 15, 2012 | May 22, 2012 | Jun 5, 2012 |
| № 1476 | N11 | W03 | 47 | 1040 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | May 13, 2012 | May 19, 2012 | Jun 2, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to May 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
