Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 23, 2014. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2073 | S11 | E49 | 01 | 0050 | Alpha | May 28, 2014 | Jun 3, 2014 | Jun 17, 2014 |
| № 2072 | S18 | W19 | 05 | 0010 | Beta | May 23, 2014 | May 29, 2014 | Jun 12, 2014 |
| № 2071 | S12 | E35 | 09 | 0100 | Beta-Gamma | May 27, 2014 | Jun 2, 2014 | Jun 16, 2014 |
| № 2066 | S17 | W79 | 04 | 0020 | Beta | May 18, 2014 | May 25, 2014 | Jun 8, 2014 |
| № 2061 | S24 | W74 | 01 | 0100 | Alpha | May 18, 2014 | May 25, 2014 | Jun 8, 2014 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1985 to May 2014. The gray background is the average SSN index.