Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 23, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 486 | S16 | E83 | 01 | 0150 | Alpha | Oct 30, 2003 | Nov 6, 2003 | Nov 20, 2003 |
| № 485 | S06 | E36 | 04 | 0020 | Beta | Oct 27, 2003 | Nov 2, 2003 | Nov 16, 2003 |
| № 484 | N04 | E15 | 56 | 1750 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Oct 25, 2003 | Nov 1, 2003 | Nov 14, 2003 |
| № 483 | S10 | E02 | 05 | 0020 | Beta | Oct 24, 2003 | Oct 31, 2003 | Nov 13, 2003 |
| № 482 | N14 | W06 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Oct 23, 2003 | Oct 30, 2003 | Nov 13, 2003 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1974 to October 2003. The gray background is the average SSN index.
