Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 4, 2014. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2053 | N10 | E51 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | May 9, 2014 | May 16, 2014 | May 29, 2014 |
| № 2052 | S11 | E36 | 09 | 0100 | Beta | May 8, 2014 | May 14, 2014 | May 28, 2014 |
| № 2051 | S09 | W49 | 11 | 0310 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | May 1, 2014 | May 8, 2014 | May 22, 2014 |
| № 2050 | N12 | W04 | 02 | 0020 | Alpha | May 5, 2014 | May 11, 2014 | May 25, 2014 |
| № 2049 | S07 | W06 | 17 | 0360 | Beta | May 4, 2014 | May 11, 2014 | May 25, 2014 |
| № 2047 | S17 | W40 | 20 | 0260 | Beta-Gamma | May 2, 2014 | May 9, 2014 | May 22, 2014 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1985 to May 2014. The gray background is the average SSN index.
