Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 2, 2003. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 352 | S24 | E43 | 03 | 0020 | Beta | May 6, 2003 | May 13, 2003 | May 27, 2003 |
| № 351 | N08 | E65 | 01 | 0150 | Alpha | May 8, 2003 | May 15, 2003 | May 28, 2003 |
| № 350 | S11 | W70 | 05 | 0060 | Beta | Apr 28, 2003 | May 5, 2003 | May 18, 2003 |
| № 349 | S14 | W06 | 51 | 1020 | Beta-Gamma | May 3, 2003 | May 9, 2003 | May 23, 2003 |
| № 348 | S34 | W01 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | May 3, 2003 | May 10, 2003 | May 25, 2003 |
| № 346 | N15 | W15 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | May 2, 2003 | May 9, 2003 | May 22, 2003 |
| № 345 | S17 | W19 | 07 | 0120 | Beta | May 2, 2003 | May 8, 2003 | May 22, 2003 |
| № 344 | N15 | W54 | 10 | 0210 | Beta-Gamma | Apr 29, 2003 | May 6, 2003 | May 19, 2003 |
| № 337 | S15 | W92 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Apr 26, 2003 | May 3, 2003 | May 17, 2003 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1974 to May 2003. The gray background is the average SSN index.
