Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 5, 2003. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 354 | N19 | E60 | 01 | 0040 | Alpha | May 10, 2003 | May 17, 2003 | May 31, 2003 |
| № 353 | S16 | E35 | 02 | 0020 | Alpha | May 9, 2003 | May 15, 2003 | May 29, 2003 |
| № 351 | N08 | E27 | 01 | 0220 | Alpha | May 8, 2003 | May 15, 2003 | May 28, 2003 |
| № 349 | S15 | W45 | 54 | 1030 | Beta-Gamma | May 2, 2003 | May 9, 2003 | May 23, 2003 |
| № 348 | S35 | W42 | 23 | 0250 | Beta-Gamma | May 2, 2003 | May 10, 2003 | May 24, 2003 |
| № 346 | N14 | W52 | 01 | 0070 | Alpha | May 2, 2003 | May 9, 2003 | May 22, 2003 |
| № 345 | S17 | W58 | 04 | 0100 | Beta | May 1, 2003 | May 8, 2003 | May 22, 2003 |
| № 344 | N14 | W92 | 06 | 0120 | Beta | Apr 29, 2003 | May 6, 2003 | May 19, 2003 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1974 to May 2003. The gray background is the average SSN index.
