Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 19, 2012. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1486 | N15 | E67 | 02 | 0190 | Beta | May 25, 2012 | Jun 1, 2012 | Jun 15, 2012 |
| № 1485 | S20 | E27 | 03 | 0010 | Alpha | May 22, 2012 | May 29, 2012 | Jun 12, 2012 |
| № 1484 | N10 | E11 | 19 | 0200 | Beta | May 21, 2012 | May 28, 2012 | Jun 10, 2012 |
| № 1482 | N15 | W17 | 18 | 0230 | Beta | May 19, 2012 | May 26, 2012 | Jun 8, 2012 |
| № 1479 | N15 | W26 | 04 | 0070 | Beta | May 18, 2012 | May 25, 2012 | Jun 8, 2012 |
| № 1478 | S22 | W50 | 01 | 0050 | Alpha | May 16, 2012 | May 23, 2012 | Jun 6, 2012 |
| № 1477 | S21 | W59 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | May 15, 2012 | May 22, 2012 | Jun 5, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to May 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
