Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 28, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 9020 | N03 | E08 | 03 | 0010 | BETA | May 29, 2000 | Jun 5, 2000 | Jun 19, 2000 |
| № 9019 | S34 | W44 | 11 | 0050 | BETA | May 25, 2000 | Jun 2, 2000 | Jun 16, 2000 |
| № 9018 | S21 | W22 | 11 | 0080 | BETA | May 27, 2000 | Jun 3, 2000 | Jun 17, 2000 |
| № 9017 | S13 | E44 | 20 | 0520 | BETA | Jun 1, 2000 | Jun 8, 2000 | Jun 22, 2000 |
| № 9016 | N26 | E08 | 01 | 0000 | ALPHA | May 29, 2000 | Jun 5, 2000 | Jun 19, 2000 |
| № 9011 | N21 | W37 | 09 | 0140 | BETA | May 26, 2000 | Jun 2, 2000 | Jun 16, 2000 |
| № 9010 | N24 | W47 | 12 | 0070 | BETA | May 25, 2000 | Jun 1, 2000 | Jun 15, 2000 |
| № 9009 | S16 | W53 | 01 | 0000 | ALPHA | May 25, 2000 | Jun 1, 2000 | Jun 14, 2000 |
| № 9002 | N20 | W86 | 03 | 0170 | 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.