Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 27, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1492 | S40 | E31 | 05 | 0160 | Beta | May 31, 2012 | Jun 7, 2012 | Jun 22, 2012 |
| № 1491 | N27 | W38 | 04 | 0060 | Beta | May 25, 2012 | Jun 1, 2012 | Jun 15, 2012 |
| № 1490 | S26 | E15 | 04 | 0040 | Beta | May 29, 2012 | Jun 5, 2012 | Jun 19, 2012 |
| № 1488 | N12 | W00 | 06 | 0060 | Beta | May 28, 2012 | Jun 4, 2012 | Jun 17, 2012 |
| № 1486 | N22 | W33 | 01 | 0090 | Beta | May 25, 2012 | Jun 1, 2012 | Jun 15, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to May 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.