Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 25, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1490 | S12 | E60 | 03 | 0030 | Beta | May 30, 2012 | Jun 6, 2012 | Jun 20, 2012 |
| № 1489 | S30 | E28 | 01 | 0000 | Alpha | May 28, 2012 | Jun 4, 2012 | Jun 18, 2012 |
| № 1488 | N11 | E29 | 04 | 0010 | Beta | May 28, 2012 | Jun 4, 2012 | Jun 17, 2012 |
| № 1486 | N18 | W12 | 02 | 0110 | Beta | May 25, 2012 | Jun 1, 2012 | Jun 15, 2012 |
| № 1484 | N09 | W66 | 08 | 0150 | Beta | May 21, 2012 | May 28, 2012 | Jun 10, 2012 |
| № 1483 | S25 | W91 | 05 | 0010 | Beta | May 19, 2012 | May 26, 2012 | Jun 9, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to May 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
