Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 6, 2010. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1070 | N21 | W06 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | May 6, 2010 | May 13, 2010 | May 27, 2010 |
| № 1069 | N41 | W38 | 07 | 0170 | Beta-Gamma | May 4, 2010 | May 11, 2010 | May 26, 2010 |
| № 1068 | S21 | E56 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | May 11, 2010 | May 18, 2010 | Jun 1, 2010 |
| № 1067 | N23 | E15 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | May 8, 2010 | May 15, 2010 | May 29, 2010 |
| № 1066 | S26 | W20 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | May 5, 2010 | May 12, 2010 | May 26, 2010 |
| № 1063 | N18 | W78 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | May 1, 2010 | May 8, 2010 | May 21, 2010 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1981 to May 2010. The gray background is the average SSN index.
