Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 8, 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 | E48 | 25 | 0810 | Beta-Gamma | May 13, 2012 | May 19, 2012 | Jun 2, 2012 |
| № 1474 | N13 | E03 | 01 | 0000 | Alpha | May 9, 2012 | May 16, 2012 | May 30, 2012 |
| № 1471 | S19 | W50 | 08 | 0210 | Beta | May 5, 2012 | May 12, 2012 | May 26, 2012 |
| № 1470 | S15 | W57 | 05 | 0030 | Beta | May 5, 2012 | May 12, 2012 | May 25, 2012 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1983 to May 2012. The gray background is the average SSN index.
