Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 7, 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 | N10 | E63 | 25 | 0760 | Beta-Gamma | May 13, 2012 | May 20, 2012 | Jun 2, 2012 |
| № 1475 | N05 | E25 | 01 | 0005 | Alpha | May 10, 2012 | May 17, 2012 | May 30, 2012 |
| № 1474 | N13 | E17 | 03 | 0010 | Alpha | May 9, 2012 | May 16, 2012 | May 30, 2012 |
| № 1471 | S19 | W36 | 08 | 0210 | Beta | May 5, 2012 | May 12, 2012 | May 26, 2012 |
| № 1470 | S15 | W43 | 05 | 0030 | Beta | May 5, 2012 | May 12, 2012 | May 25, 2012 |
| № 1469 | S26 | W90 | 02 | 0040 | 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.
