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Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 23, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1488 | N12 | E57 | 05 | 0010 | Beta | May 28, 2012 | Jun 4, 2012 | Jun 18, 2012 |
| № 1486 | N17 | E15 | 02 | 0200 | Alpha | May 25, 2012 | Jun 1, 2012 | Jun 15, 2012 |
| № 1484 | N10 | W41 | 19 | 0290 | Beta | May 21, 2012 | May 28, 2012 | Jun 10, 2012 |
| № 1483 | S25 | W65 | 04 | 0010 | Beta | May 19, 2012 | May 26, 2012 | Jun 9, 2012 |
| № 1482 | N14 | W69 | 04 | 0240 | Beta | May 19, 2012 | May 25, 2012 | Jun 8, 2012 |
| № 1479 | N13 | W78 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | May 18, 2012 | May 25, 2012 | Jun 7, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to May 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
