Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 23, 2011. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1220 | N14 | W65 | 04 | 0010 | Beta | May 19, 2011 | May 26, 2011 | Jun 9, 2011 |
| № 1218 | S16 | E14 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | May 25, 2011 | Jun 1, 2011 | Jun 15, 2011 |
| № 1216 | S15 | W11 | 01 | 0080 | Alpha | May 23, 2011 | May 30, 2011 | Jun 13, 2011 |
| № 1214 | S23 | W94 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | May 17, 2011 | May 24, 2011 | Jun 7, 2011 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1982 to May 2011. The gray background is the average SSN index.
