Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 17, 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 | S12 | E13 | 05 | 0060 | Beta | Oct 19, 2024 | Oct 26, 2024 | Nov 8, 2024 |
| № 3858 | S15 | E35 | 02 | 0020 | Alpha | Oct 21, 2024 | Oct 27, 2024 | Nov 10, 2024 |
| № 3857 | S07 | E40 | 02 | 0100 | Beta | Oct 21, 2024 | Oct 28, 2024 | Nov 10, 2024 |
| № 3856 | N10 | W03 | 18 | 0150 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Oct 18, 2024 | Oct 24, 2024 | Nov 7, 2024 |
| № 3855 | N15 | W74 | 06 | 0020 | Beta | Oct 12, 2024 | Oct 19, 2024 | Nov 2, 2024 |
| № 3854 | S06 | W45 | 25 | 0300 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Oct 14, 2024 | Oct 21, 2024 | Nov 4, 2024 |
| № 3852 | S11 | W49 | 07 | 0250 | Beta-Gamma | Oct 14, 2024 | Oct 21, 2024 | Nov 4, 2024 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1995 to October 2024. The gray background is the average SSN index.
