Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 14, 2013. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1748 | N12 | E83 | 04 | 0250 | Beta | May 21, 2013 | May 28, 2013 | Jun 11, 2013 |
| № 1747 | S18 | E37 | 06 | 0040 | Beta | May 18, 2013 | May 25, 2013 | Jun 7, 2013 |
| № 1746 | S28 | E41 | 08 | 0230 | Beta | May 18, 2013 | May 25, 2013 | Jun 8, 2013 |
| № 1745 | N13 | E40 | 11 | 0550 | Beta-Gamma | May 18, 2013 | May 25, 2013 | Jun 7, 2013 |
| № 1744 | N05 | E18 | 11 | 0140 | Beta | May 16, 2013 | May 23, 2013 | Jun 6, 2013 |
| № 1743 | N22 | E03 | 06 | 0120 | Beta | May 15, 2013 | May 22, 2013 | Jun 5, 2013 |
| № 1742 | N30 | W04 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | May 15, 2013 | May 22, 2013 | Jun 5, 2013 |
| № 1741 | S21 | W27 | 05 | 0010 | Beta | May 13, 2013 | May 20, 2013 | Jun 2, 2013 |
| № 1738 | N20 | W60 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | May 10, 2013 | May 17, 2013 | May 31, 2013 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1984 to May 2013. The gray background is the average SSN index.
