Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 3, 2014. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2181 | S11 | W05 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Oct 4, 2014 | Oct 10, 2014 | Oct 24, 2014 |
| № 2179 | S10 | E15 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Oct 5, 2014 | Oct 12, 2014 | Oct 26, 2014 |
| № 2178 | S02 | E05 | 12 | 0140 | Beta-Gamma | Oct 4, 2014 | Oct 11, 2014 | Oct 25, 2014 |
| № 2177 | N12 | W11 | 09 | 0030 | Beta | Oct 3, 2014 | Oct 10, 2014 | Oct 24, 2014 |
| № 2176 | N09 | W52 | 06 | 0030 | Beta | Sep 30, 2014 | Oct 7, 2014 | Oct 20, 2014 |
| № 2173 | S13 | W85 | 01 | 0050 | Alpha | Sep 28, 2014 | Oct 4, 2014 | Oct 18, 2014 |
| № 2172 | S08 | W82 | 04 | 0150 | Beta | Sep 28, 2014 | Oct 5, 2014 | Oct 18, 2014 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1985 to October 2014. The gray background is the average SSN index.