Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 20, 2000. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 9202 | N14 | E09 | 04 | 0030 | Beta | Oct 22, 2000 | Oct 29, 2000 | Nov 11, 2000 |
| № 9201 | N16 | E41 | 16 | 0120 | Beta | Oct 24, 2000 | Oct 31, 2000 | Nov 14, 2000 |
| № 9200 | S16 | E16 | 11 | 0040 | Beta | Oct 23, 2000 | Oct 29, 2000 | Nov 12, 2000 |
| № 9199 | N08 | E05 | 15 | 0070 | Beta | Oct 22, 2000 | Oct 28, 2000 | Nov 11, 2000 |
| № 9198 | S30 | W05 | 06 | 0090 | Beta | Oct 21, 2000 | Oct 28, 2000 | Nov 11, 2000 |
| № 9194 | S11 | W32 | 04 | 0020 | Beta | Oct 19, 2000 | Oct 26, 2000 | Nov 8, 2000 |
| № 9190 | S14 | W77 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | Oct 15, 2000 | Oct 22, 2000 | Nov 5, 2000 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1971 to October 2000. The gray background is the average SSN index.