Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 23, 2025. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4265 | N12 | W07 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Oct 23, 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 | Nov 13, 2025 |
| № 4264 | N07 | E40 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Oct 27, 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 16, 2025 |
| № 4263 | N06 | W26 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Oct 22, 2025 | Oct 29, 2025 | Nov 11, 2025 |
| № 4262 | S12 | E11 | 03 | 0150 | Beta | Oct 25, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 |
| № 4261 | S06 | E41 | 03 | 0040 | Beta | Oct 27, 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 16, 2025 |
| № 4259 | S20 | E10 | 03 | 0010 | Alpha | Oct 25, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 |
| № 4257 | S09 | E09 | 01 | 0080 | Alpha | Oct 25, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 |
| № 4256 | S16 | W14 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Oct 23, 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 | Nov 12, 2025 |
| № 4254 | N10 | W32 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Oct 22, 2025 | Oct 28, 2025 | Nov 11, 2025 |
| № 4252 | S13 | W67 | 01 | 0110 | Alpha | Oct 19, 2025 | Oct 26, 2025 | Nov 8, 2025 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1996 to October 2025. The gray background is the average SSN index.