Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 17, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2191 | S14 | E30 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | Oct 20, 2014 | Oct 27, 2014 | Nov 10, 2014 |
| № 2190 | N22 | E33 | 04 | 0010 | Beta | Oct 21, 2014 | Oct 27, 2014 | Nov 10, 2014 |
| № 2189 | N23 | W07 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Oct 17, 2014 | Oct 24, 2014 | Nov 7, 2014 |
| № 2187 | S10 | E16 | 06 | 0220 | Beta | Oct 19, 2014 | Oct 26, 2014 | Nov 9, 2014 |
| № 2186 | S20 | W44 | 03 | 0170 | Beta | Oct 15, 2014 | Oct 22, 2014 | Nov 4, 2014 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1985 to October 2014. The gray background is the average SSN index.