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Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 2, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1473 | S21 | W36 | 06 | 0040 | Beta | Apr 30, 2012 | May 7, 2012 | May 21, 2012 |
| № 1472 | S28 | E16 | 07 | 0060 | Beta | May 4, 2012 | May 11, 2012 | May 25, 2012 |
| № 1471 | S21 | E36 | 09 | 0310 | Beta | May 6, 2012 | May 13, 2012 | May 26, 2012 |
| № 1469 | S21 | W24 | 10 | 0090 | Beta | May 1, 2012 | May 8, 2012 | May 22, 2012 |
| № 1467 | N12 | W19 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | May 1, 2012 | May 8, 2012 | May 22, 2012 |
| № 1466 | N10 | W88 | 04 | 0100 | Beta | Apr 26, 2012 | May 3, 2012 | May 17, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to May 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.