Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 28, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 492 | S22 | W20 | 05 | 0010 | Beta | Oct 27, 2003 | Nov 3, 2003 | Nov 17, 2003 |
| № 491 | S06 | E09 | 03 | 0050 | Beta | Oct 30, 2003 | Nov 5, 2003 | Nov 19, 2003 |
| № 490 | S10 | E25 | 06 | 0050 | Beta | Oct 31, 2003 | Nov 7, 2003 | Nov 20, 2003 |
| № 489 | S11 | E05 | 08 | 0030 | Beta | Oct 29, 2003 | Nov 5, 2003 | Nov 19, 2003 |
| № 488 | N09 | E09 | 20 | 0270 | Beta | Oct 30, 2003 | Nov 5, 2003 | Nov 19, 2003 |
| № 487 | N14 | E46 | 13 | 0240 | Beta | Nov 1, 2003 | Nov 8, 2003 | Nov 22, 2003 |
| № 486 | S16 | E18 | 74 | 2180 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Oct 30, 2003 | Nov 6, 2003 | Nov 20, 2003 |
| № 484 | N03 | W54 | 29 | 1440 | 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.