Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 9, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1477 | S22 | E73 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | May 16, 2012 | May 23, 2012 | Jun 5, 2012 |
| № 1476 | N11 | E35 | 33 | 0940 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | May 13, 2012 | May 19, 2012 | Jun 2, 2012 |
| № 1474 | N14 | W13 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | May 9, 2012 | May 16, 2012 | May 29, 2012 |
| № 1471 | S22 | W60 | 03 | 0120 | Beta | May 5, 2012 | May 12, 2012 | May 26, 2012 |
| № 1470 | S19 | W68 | 02 | 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.
