Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 3, 2005. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 758 | S10 | E70 | 01 | 0100 | Alpha | May 10, 2005 | May 16, 2005 | May 30, 2005 |
| № 757 | S06 | W54 | 04 | 0100 | Beta | Apr 30, 2005 | May 7, 2005 | May 21, 2005 |
| № 756 | S08 | W27 | 20 | 0770 | Beta-Delta | May 2, 2005 | May 9, 2005 | May 23, 2005 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1976 to May 2005. The gray background is the average SSN index.
