Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 6, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 475 | S22 | E43 | 03 | 0020 | Beta | Oct 11, 2003 | Oct 18, 2003 | Oct 31, 2003 |
| № 474 | S14 | W66 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Oct 2, 2003 | Oct 9, 2003 | Oct 23, 2003 |
| № 473 | S09 | W10 | 07 | 0130 | Beta | Oct 7, 2003 | Oct 13, 2003 | Oct 27, 2003 |
| № 471 | S08 | E05 | 38 | 0150 | Beta-Gamma | Oct 8, 2003 | Oct 14, 2003 | Oct 28, 2003 |
| № 470 | S17 | W56 | 02 | 0020 | Beta | Oct 3, 2003 | Oct 10, 2003 | Oct 24, 2003 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1974 to October 2003. The gray background is the average SSN index.