Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 27, 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 | N14 | E60 | 10 | 0250 | Beta | Nov 2, 2003 | Nov 8, 2003 | Nov 22, 2003 |
| № 486 | S15 | E31 | 94 | 2170 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Oct 30, 2003 | Nov 6, 2003 | Nov 20, 2003 |
| № 484 | N03 | W41 | 57 | 1350 | 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.