Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 12, 2013. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1867 | N23 | W06 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Oct 12, 2013 | Oct 19, 2013 | Nov 2, 2013 |
| № 1865 | S22 | E33 | 14 | 0220 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Oct 15, 2013 | Oct 22, 2013 | Nov 5, 2013 |
| № 1864 | S23 | E22 | 03 | 0060 | Alpha | Oct 15, 2013 | Oct 22, 2013 | Nov 4, 2013 |
| № 1863 | S18 | W21 | 03 | 0020 | Beta | Oct 11, 2013 | Oct 18, 2013 | Nov 1, 2013 |
| № 1862 | S23 | W73 | 04 | 0030 | Beta | Oct 7, 2013 | Oct 14, 2013 | Oct 28, 2013 |
| № 1861 | S09 | E09 | 19 | 0340 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Oct 14, 2013 | Oct 20, 2013 | Nov 3, 2013 |
| № 1857 | S08 | W50 | 01 | 0100 | Alpha | Oct 9, 2013 | Oct 16, 2013 | Oct 29, 2013 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1984 to October 2013. The gray background is the average SSN index.