Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 22, 2001. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 9468 | N07 | E67 | 02 | 0070 | Beta | May 28, 2001 | Jun 4, 2001 | Jun 17, 2001 |
| № 9467 | S05 | E57 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | May 27, 2001 | Jun 3, 2001 | Jun 16, 2001 |
| № 9466 | S02 | E42 | 02 | 0030 | Beta | May 26, 2001 | Jun 2, 2001 | Jun 15, 2001 |
| № 9465 | S09 | E50 | 03 | 0080 | Beta | May 27, 2001 | Jun 2, 2001 | Jun 16, 2001 |
| № 9464 | S07 | E40 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | May 26, 2001 | Jun 2, 2001 | Jun 15, 2001 |
| № 9463 | N12 | E33 | 22 | 0500 | Beta-Gamma | May 25, 2001 | Jun 1, 2001 | Jun 15, 2001 |
| № 9462 | N22 | E25 | 02 | 0060 | Alpha | May 25, 2001 | Jun 1, 2001 | Jun 15, 2001 |
| № 9461 | N22 | W04 | 05 | 0070 | Beta | May 23, 2001 | May 29, 2001 | Jun 12, 2001 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1972 to May 2001. The gray background is the average SSN index.