Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 2, 2003. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 472 | S23 | W00 | 05 | 0020 | Beta | Oct 3, 2003 | Oct 10, 2003 | Oct 24, 2003 |
| № 471 | S08 | E55 | 20 | 0330 | Beta | Oct 7, 2003 | Oct 14, 2003 | Oct 27, 2003 |
| № 470 | S13 | E06 | 07 | 0030 | Beta | Oct 3, 2003 | Oct 10, 2003 | Oct 24, 2003 |
| № 469 | S09 | W80 | 01 | 0040 | Alpha | Sep 27, 2003 | Oct 4, 2003 | Oct 17, 2003 |
| № 467 | S05 | W49 | 03 | 0030 | Beta | Sep 29, 2003 | Oct 6, 2003 | Oct 19, 2003 |
| № 466 | S04 | W48 | 04 | 0030 | Beta | Sep 29, 2003 | Oct 6, 2003 | Oct 20, 2003 |
| № 464 | N05 | W71 | 16 | 0480 | Beta-Gamma | Sep 28, 2003 | Oct 4, 2003 | Oct 18, 2003 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1974 to October 2003. The gray background is the average SSN index.
