Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 6, 2013. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1740 | S21 | E50 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | May 11, 2013 | May 18, 2013 | Jun 1, 2013 |
| № 1739 | N12 | E44 | 08 | 0140 | Beta-Gamma | May 10, 2013 | May 17, 2013 | May 31, 2013 |
| № 1738 | N15 | E34 | 03 | 0030 | Beta | May 10, 2013 | May 16, 2013 | May 30, 2013 |
| № 1734 | S18 | W09 | 19 | 0380 | Beta-Gamma | May 6, 2013 | May 13, 2013 | May 27, 2013 |
| № 1732 | S17 | W35 | 04 | 0090 | Beta | May 4, 2013 | May 11, 2013 | May 25, 2013 |
| № 1731 | N09 | W71 | 08 | 0140 | Beta-Gamma | May 2, 2013 | May 8, 2013 | May 22, 2013 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1984 to May 2013. The gray background is the average SSN index.
