Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 20, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2193 | N05 | E12 | 06 | 0030 | Beta | Oct 22, 2014 | Oct 29, 2014 | Nov 11, 2014 |
| № 2192 | S13 | E45 | 32 | 1560 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Oct 24, 2014 | Oct 31, 2014 | Nov 14, 2014 |
| № 2187 | S09 | W25 | 07 | 0160 | Beta | Oct 19, 2014 | Oct 26, 2014 | Nov 8, 2014 |
| № 2186 | S20 | W82 | 01 | 0100 | Alpha | Oct 15, 2014 | Oct 21, 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.