Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 28, 2000. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 9211 | N30 | W45 | 02 | 0000 | Alpha | Oct 26, 2000 | Nov 2, 2000 | Nov 16, 2000 |
| № 9210 | S30 | E57 | 06 | 0110 | Beta | Nov 3, 2000 | Nov 10, 2000 | Nov 24, 2000 |
| № 9209 | S24 | E46 | 16 | 0240 | Beta | Nov 2, 2000 | Nov 9, 2000 | Nov 23, 2000 |
| № 9208 | S10 | E22 | 01 | 0040 | Alpha | Oct 31, 2000 | Nov 7, 2000 | Nov 20, 2000 |
| № 9207 | S19 | E12 | 09 | 0040 | Beta | Oct 30, 2000 | Nov 6, 2000 | Nov 20, 2000 |
| № 9206 | N22 | E01 | 07 | 0020 | Beta | Oct 29, 2000 | Nov 5, 2000 | Nov 19, 2000 |
| № 9201 | N19 | W67 | 02 | 0030 | Alpha | Oct 24, 2000 | Oct 31, 2000 | Nov 14, 2000 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1971 to October 2000. The gray background is the average SSN index.