Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 27, 2000. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 9019 | S34 | W38 | 07 | 0020 | BETA | May 25, 2000 | Jun 1, 2000 | Jun 16, 2000 |
| № 9018 | S20 | W11 | 10 | 0020 | BETA | May 27, 2000 | Jun 3, 2000 | Jun 17, 2000 |
| № 9017 | S14 | E55 | 10 | 0610 | BETA | Jun 1, 2000 | Jun 8, 2000 | Jun 22, 2000 |
| № 9016 | N26 | E21 | 01 | 0000 | ALPHA | May 30, 2000 | Jun 6, 2000 | Jun 20, 2000 |
| № 9011 | N21 | W26 | 08 | 0140 | BETA | May 26, 2000 | Jun 2, 2000 | Jun 16, 2000 |
| № 9010 | N23 | W36 | 19 | 0050 | BETA | May 25, 2000 | Jun 1, 2000 | Jun 15, 2000 |
| № 9009 | S13 | W36 | 01 | 0000 | ALPHA | May 25, 2000 | Jun 1, 2000 | Jun 15, 2000 |
| № 9004 | N15 | W87 | 04 | 0110 | BETA | May 21, 2000 | May 28, 2000 | Jun 11, 2000 |
| № 9002 | N20 | W79 | 05 | 0360 | BETA | May 22, 2000 | May 29, 2000 | Jun 12, 2000 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1971 to May 2000. The gray background is the average SSN index.