Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on August 8, 2005. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 796 | S09 | W50 | 05 | 0060 | Beta | Aug 5, 2005 | Aug 12, 2005 | Aug 26, 2005 |
| № 795 | N12 | W13 | 04 | 0060 | Beta | Aug 8, 2005 | Aug 15, 2005 | Aug 28, 2005 |
| № 794 | S13 | W23 | 10 | 0170 | Beta-Gamma | Aug 7, 2005 | Aug 14, 2005 | Aug 28, 2005 |
| № 792 | N10 | W54 | 08 | 0110 | Beta | Aug 5, 2005 | Aug 12, 2005 | Aug 25, 2005 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1976 to August 2005. The gray background is the average SSN index.