Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 3, 2006. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 879 | N16 | E08 | 04 | 0050 | Beta | May 5, 2006 | May 11, 2006 | May 25, 2006 |
| № 878 | N13 | E32 | 02 | 0060 | Beta | May 6, 2006 | May 13, 2006 | May 27, 2006 |
| № 876 | S18 | W15 | 05 | 0040 | Beta | May 3, 2006 | May 10, 2006 | May 23, 2006 |
| № 875 | S12 | W46 | 07 | 0140 | Beta | Apr 30, 2006 | May 7, 2006 | May 21, 2006 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1977 to May 2006. The gray background is the average SSN index.
