Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 16, 2024. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 3859 | S14 | E25 | 05 | 0040 | Beta | Oct 19, 2024 | Oct 26, 2024 | Nov 8, 2024 |
| № 3858 | S15 | E47 | 03 | 0040 | Beta | Oct 21, 2024 | Oct 27, 2024 | Nov 10, 2024 |
| № 3857 | S09 | E52 | 03 | 0090 | Beta | Oct 21, 2024 | Oct 28, 2024 | Nov 10, 2024 |
| № 3856 | N09 | E09 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Oct 18, 2024 | Oct 24, 2024 | Nov 7, 2024 |
| № 3855 | N16 | W62 | 06 | 0020 | Beta | Oct 12, 2024 | Oct 19, 2024 | Nov 2, 2024 |
| № 3854 | S05 | W33 | 15 | 0340 | Beta-Gamma | Oct 15, 2024 | Oct 21, 2024 | Nov 4, 2024 |
| № 3852 | S10 | W37 | 13 | 0440 | Beta-Gamma | Oct 14, 2024 | Oct 21, 2024 | Nov 4, 2024 |
| № 3850 | S08 | W86 | 01 | 0080 | Alpha | Oct 11, 2024 | Oct 17, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 |
| № 3849 | S06 | W83 | 04 | 0230 | Alpha | Oct 11, 2024 | Oct 18, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1995 to October 2024. The gray background is the average SSN index.
