Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 7, 2011. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1207 | N24 | E27 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | May 10, 2011 | May 17, 2011 | May 31, 2011 |
| № 1205 | N14 | W04 | 01 | 0000 | Alpha | May 8, 2011 | May 14, 2011 | May 28, 2011 |
| № 1204 | N17 | W13 | 12 | 0120 | Beta | May 7, 2011 | May 14, 2011 | May 27, 2011 |
| № 1203 | N17 | W27 | 02 | 0100 | Alpha | May 6, 2011 | May 13, 2011 | May 26, 2011 |
| № 1201 | N14 | W83 | 03 | 0010 | Alpha | May 2, 2011 | May 8, 2011 | May 22, 2011 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1982 to May 2011. The gray background is the average SSN index.
