Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 6, 2012. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1476 | N09 | E69 | 03 | 0360 | Beta | May 12, 2012 | May 19, 2012 | Jun 1, 2012 |
| № 1475 | N04 | E41 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | May 10, 2012 | May 17, 2012 | May 30, 2012 |
| № 1474 | N13 | E32 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | May 9, 2012 | May 16, 2012 | May 30, 2012 |
| № 1473 | S20 | W87 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Apr 30, 2012 | May 7, 2012 | May 21, 2012 |
| № 1471 | S19 | W22 | 08 | 0150 | Beta | May 5, 2012 | May 12, 2012 | May 26, 2012 |
| № 1470 | S15 | W29 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | May 5, 2012 | May 11, 2012 | May 25, 2012 |
| № 1469 | S26 | W75 | 02 | 0060 | Beta | May 1, 2012 | May 8, 2012 | May 22, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to May 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
