Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on August 9, 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 | S08 | W64 | 05 | 0080 | Beta | Aug 5, 2005 | Aug 12, 2005 | Aug 26, 2005 |
| № 795 | N12 | W27 | 01 | 0050 | Alpha | Aug 8, 2005 | Aug 15, 2005 | Aug 28, 2005 |
| № 794 | S13 | W36 | 05 | 0120 | Beta | Aug 7, 2005 | Aug 14, 2005 | Aug 28, 2005 |
| № 792 | N11 | W68 | 05 | 0120 | 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.
