Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 26, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 487 | N13 | E72 | 05 | 0160 | Beta | Nov 1, 2003 | Nov 8, 2003 | Nov 22, 2003 |
| № 486 | S15 | E45 | 52 | 2200 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Oct 30, 2003 | Nov 6, 2003 | Nov 20, 2003 |
| № 484 | N04 | W28 | 52 | 1700 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Oct 25, 2003 | Nov 1, 2003 | Nov 14, 2003 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1974 to October 2003. The gray background is the average SSN index.
