Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 23, 2005. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 767 | S07 | E63 | 04 | 0100 | Beta | May 29, 2005 | Jun 5, 2005 | Jun 18, 2005 |
| № 766 | N15 | E58 | 07 | 0090 | Beta | May 29, 2005 | Jun 5, 2005 | Jun 18, 2005 |
| № 765 | N08 | E19 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | May 26, 2005 | Jun 2, 2005 | Jun 15, 2005 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1976 to May 2005. The gray background is the average SSN index.