Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 7, 2003. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 355 | N12 | E27 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | May 10, 2003 | May 17, 2003 | May 31, 2003 |
| № 354 | N19 | E29 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | May 11, 2003 | May 17, 2003 | May 31, 2003 |
| № 351 | N08 | W06 | 01 | 0190 | Alpha | May 8, 2003 | May 15, 2003 | May 28, 2003 |
| № 349 | S15 | W75 | 24 | 0610 | Beta-Gamma | May 3, 2003 | May 9, 2003 | May 23, 2003 |
| № 348 | S34 | W72 | 18 | 0560 | Beta-Gamma | May 3, 2003 | May 10, 2003 | May 24, 2003 |
| № 346 | N14 | W81 | 01 | 0050 | Alpha | May 2, 2003 | May 9, 2003 | May 23, 2003 |
| № 345 | S17 | W90 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | May 1, 2003 | May 8, 2003 | May 22, 2003 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1974 to May 2003. The gray background is the average SSN index.
