Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 6, 2015. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2339 | N12 | E72 | 05 | 0250 | Beta-Gamma | May 12, 2015 | May 19, 2015 | Jun 2, 2015 |
| № 2338 | N03 | E31 | 07 | 0070 | Beta | May 9, 2015 | May 16, 2015 | May 29, 2015 |
| № 2337 | S17 | E30 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | May 9, 2015 | May 16, 2015 | May 30, 2015 |
| № 2336 | N13 | W12 | 10 | 0040 | Beta | May 6, 2015 | May 13, 2015 | May 26, 2015 |
| № 2335 | S16 | E13 | 25 | 0280 | Beta-Gamma | May 8, 2015 | May 15, 2015 | May 28, 2015 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1986 to May 2015. The gray background is the average SSN index.
