Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 28, 2010. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1119 | N24 | W58 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Oct 24, 2010 | Oct 31, 2010 | Nov 14, 2010 |
| № 1117 | N22 | W26 | 21 | 0450 | Beta | Oct 27, 2010 | Nov 3, 2010 | Nov 17, 2010 |
| № 1115 | S29 | W88 | 01 | 0080 | Alpha | Oct 22, 2010 | Oct 29, 2010 | Nov 12, 2010 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1981 to October 2010. The gray background is the average SSN index.