Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 3, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 8981 | S23 | E19 | 05 | 0030 | BETA | May 5, 2000 | May 12, 2000 | May 26, 2000 |
| № 8980 | S16 | E20 | 01 | 0020 | ALPHA | May 5, 2000 | May 12, 2000 | May 26, 2000 |
| № 8978 | N20 | W44 | 07 | 0170 | BETA | Apr 30, 2000 | May 7, 2000 | May 21, 2000 |
| № 8977 | S13 | W59 | 05 | 0010 | BETA | Apr 29, 2000 | May 6, 2000 | May 20, 2000 |
| № 8976 | S12 | W47 | 05 | 0040 | BETA | Apr 30, 2000 | May 7, 2000 | May 21, 2000 |
| № 8971 | N19 | W72 | 09 | 0640 | BETA | Apr 28, 2000 | May 5, 2000 | May 19, 2000 |
| № 8970 | S13 | W76 | 06 | 0350 | BETA | Apr 28, 2000 | May 5, 2000 | May 19, 2000 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1971 to May 2000. The gray background is the average SSN index.
