Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 14, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 763 | S15 | E45 | 14 | 0200 | Beta | May 18, 2005 | May 25, 2005 | Jun 8, 2005 |
| № 762 | S12 | W24 | 13 | 0150 | Beta | May 13, 2005 | May 20, 2005 | Jun 3, 2005 |
| № 759 | N12 | E06 | 19 | 0310 | Beta | May 15, 2005 | May 22, 2005 | Jun 5, 2005 |
| № 758 | S09 | W81 | 14 | 0620 | Beta | 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.