Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 20, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2351 | N22 | E51 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | May 25, 2015 | Jun 1, 2015 | Jun 15, 2015 |
| № 2350 | S15 | E09 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | May 22, 2015 | May 28, 2015 | Jun 11, 2015 |
| № 2349 | S21 | E20 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | May 22, 2015 | May 29, 2015 | Jun 12, 2015 |
| № 2348 | S10 | W04 | 02 | 0080 | Alpha | May 21, 2015 | May 27, 2015 | Jun 10, 2015 |
| № 2344 | S10 | W51 | 01 | 0010 | Beta | May 17, 2015 | May 24, 2015 | Jun 6, 2015 |
| № 2342 | N16 | W71 | 03 | 0090 | Beta | May 15, 2015 | May 22, 2015 | Jun 5, 2015 |
| № 2341 | S20 | W81 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | May 15, 2015 | May 22, 2015 | Jun 4, 2015 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1986 to May 2015. The gray background is the average SSN index.