Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 24, 2011. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1331 | N11 | W60 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Oct 20, 2011 | Oct 27, 2011 | Nov 10, 2011 |
| № 1330 | N08 | E60 | 05 | 0210 | Beta | Oct 30, 2011 | Nov 5, 2011 | Nov 19, 2011 |
| № 1327 | S21 | W29 | 11 | 0130 | Beta | Oct 23, 2011 | Oct 30, 2011 | Nov 12, 2011 |
| № 1325 | N15 | E29 | 08 | 0180 | Beta | Oct 27, 2011 | Nov 3, 2011 | Nov 17, 2011 |
| № 1324 | N12 | W00 | 26 | 0150 | Beta-Gamma | Oct 25, 2011 | Nov 1, 2011 | Nov 14, 2011 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1982 to October 2011. The gray background is the average SSN index.