Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 24, 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 | E70 | 24 | 1160 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Oct 30, 2003 | Nov 6, 2003 | Nov 20, 2003 |
| № 485 | S06 | E21 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | Oct 27, 2003 | Nov 2, 2003 | Nov 16, 2003 |
| № 484 | N04 | W00 | 53 | 1750 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Oct 25, 2003 | Nov 1, 2003 | Nov 14, 2003 |
| № 483 | S10 | W13 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Oct 24, 2003 | Oct 31, 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.
