Active areas
Sunspots and active regions
By the end of the day, the following active regions with sunspots could be observed on the Sun's surface
| Group ID | Location | Number of sunspots | Area (msh) | Type | CM Passage | Disappearance (W90) | Reappearance (W270) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1214 | S25 | E03 | 16 | 0070 | Beta | May 17, 2011 | May 24, 2011 | Jun 7, 2011 |
| № 1210 | N18 | W73 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | May 11, 2011 | May 18, 2011 | Jun 1, 2011 |
| № 1208 | N11 | W46 | 07 | 0050 | Beta | May 13, 2011 | May 20, 2011 | Jun 3, 2011 |
Solar cycle progression
Average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from 1982, January to 2011, May. Gray background - average solar cycle.

