Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 8, 2006. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 883 | S04 | E58 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | May 13, 2006 | May 20, 2006 | Jun 3, 2006 |
| № 882 | S12 | W30 | 05 | 0030 | Beta | May 7, 2006 | May 13, 2006 | May 27, 2006 |
| № 881 | S10 | E52 | 05 | 0050 | Beta | May 13, 2006 | May 20, 2006 | Jun 2, 2006 |
| № 880 | S09 | E24 | 02 | 0050 | Alpha | May 11, 2006 | May 17, 2006 | May 31, 2006 |
| № 878 | N12 | W33 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | May 6, 2006 | May 13, 2006 | May 27, 2006 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1977 to May 2006. The gray background is the average SSN index.
