Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 18, 2015. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2348 | S10 | E21 | 01 | 0100 | Alpha | May 21, 2015 | May 27, 2015 | Jun 10, 2015 |
| № 2346 | S07 | W13 | 04 | 0010 | Beta | May 18, 2015 | May 25, 2015 | Jun 7, 2015 |
| № 2344 | S09 | W26 | 02 | 0020 | Alpha | May 17, 2015 | May 24, 2015 | Jun 6, 2015 |
| № 2342 | N17 | W51 | 01 | 0080 | Alpha | May 15, 2015 | May 22, 2015 | Jun 5, 2015 |
| № 2341 | S19 | W58 | 02 | 0060 | Alpha | May 15, 2015 | May 21, 2015 | Jun 4, 2015 |
| № 2339 | N12 | W80 | 05 | 0240 | Beta | May 13, 2015 | May 20, 2015 | Jun 2, 2015 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1986 to May 2015. The gray background is the average SSN index.
