Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 12, 2014. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2187 | S08 | E81 | 01 | 0100 | Alpha | Oct 19, 2014 | Oct 26, 2014 | Nov 8, 2014 |
| № 2186 | S20 | E21 | 03 | 0170 | Beta | Oct 14, 2014 | Oct 21, 2014 | Nov 4, 2014 |
| № 2182 | S15 | W81 | 04 | 0120 | Beta | Oct 7, 2014 | Oct 14, 2014 | Oct 27, 2014 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1985 to October 2014. The gray background is the average SSN index.