Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 18, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2192 | S13 | E70 | 06 | 0260 | Beta-Gamma | Oct 24, 2014 | Oct 31, 2014 | Nov 14, 2014 |
| № 2187 | S09 | E02 | 01 | 0200 | Alpha | Oct 19, 2014 | Oct 26, 2014 | Nov 8, 2014 |
| № 2186 | S20 | W55 | 02 | 0160 | Alpha | 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.