Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 3, 2006. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 915 | S06 | W86 | 02 | 0030 | Beta | Sep 28, 2006 | Oct 4, 2006 | Oct 18, 2006 |
| № 914 | S10 | E22 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Oct 6, 2006 | Oct 12, 2006 | Oct 26, 2006 |
| № 913 | S19 | E14 | 03 | 0050 | Alpha | Oct 5, 2006 | Oct 12, 2006 | Oct 26, 2006 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1977 to October 2006. The gray background is the average SSN index.
