Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 12, 2016. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2545 | S21 | W09 | 05 | 0030 | Beta | May 12, 2016 | May 19, 2016 | Jun 2, 2016 |
| № 2544 | N21 | E33 | 06 | 0030 | Beta | May 16, 2016 | May 22, 2016 | Jun 5, 2016 |
| № 2543 | S05 | W27 | 09 | 0110 | Beta | May 11, 2016 | May 18, 2016 | May 31, 2016 |
| № 2542 | N11 | W23 | 12 | 0130 | Beta | May 11, 2016 | May 18, 2016 | Jun 1, 2016 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1987 to May 2016. The gray background is the average SSN index.
