Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 6, 2000. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 8986 | S19 | E45 | 04 | 0010 | BETA | May 10, 2000 | May 17, 2000 | May 31, 2000 |
| № 8985 | N13 | E51 | 03 | 0010 | BETA | May 11, 2000 | May 18, 2000 | May 31, 2000 |
| № 8984 | S16 | E13 | 05 | 0010 | BETA | May 8, 2000 | May 15, 2000 | May 29, 2000 |
| № 8983 | N24 | E44 | 04 | 0030 | BETA | May 10, 2000 | May 17, 2000 | May 31, 2000 |
| № 8982 | S19 | W05 | 03 | 0010 | BETA | May 7, 2000 | May 13, 2000 | May 27, 2000 |
| № 8981 | S22 | W25 | 04 | 0020 | BETA | May 5, 2000 | May 12, 2000 | May 26, 2000 |
| № 8980 | S16 | W20 | 04 | 0010 | BETA | May 5, 2000 | May 12, 2000 | May 26, 2000 |
| № 8978 | N21 | W87 | 02 | 0030 | BETA | Apr 30, 2000 | May 7, 2000 | May 21, 2000 |
| № 8976 | S12 | W82 | 03 | 0020 | BETA | May 1, 2000 | May 8, 2000 | May 21, 2000 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1971 to May 2000. The gray background is the average SSN index.
