Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 24, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1489 | S30 | E40 | 01 | 0000 | Alpha | May 28, 2012 | Jun 4, 2012 | Jun 18, 2012 |
| № 1488 | N11 | E41 | 05 | 0010 | Beta | May 28, 2012 | Jun 4, 2012 | Jun 17, 2012 |
| № 1486 | N16 | E02 | 06 | 0180 | Beta | May 25, 2012 | Jun 1, 2012 | Jun 15, 2012 |
| № 1484 | N11 | W56 | 13 | 0240 | Beta | May 21, 2012 | May 28, 2012 | Jun 10, 2012 |
| № 1483 | S24 | W79 | 03 | 0030 | Beta | May 19, 2012 | May 26, 2012 | Jun 9, 2012 |
| № 1482 | N15 | W84 | 03 | 0190 | Beta | May 19, 2012 | May 25, 2012 | Jun 8, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to May 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
