Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 5, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 880 | S08 | E65 | 01 | 0080 | Alpha | May 11, 2006 | May 18, 2006 | May 31, 2006 |
| № 879 | N16 | W16 | 06 | 0070 | Beta | May 5, 2006 | May 11, 2006 | May 25, 2006 |
| № 878 | N14 | E07 | 01 | 0040 | Alpha | May 6, 2006 | May 13, 2006 | May 27, 2006 |
| № 875 | S13 | W70 | 02 | 0160 | Beta | May 1, 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.
