Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 7, 2000. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 9186 | N12 | W68 | 06 | 0130 | Beta | Oct 3, 2000 | Oct 10, 2000 | Oct 23, 2000 |
| № 9182 | N00 | E25 | 13 | 0140 | Beta | Oct 10, 2000 | Oct 17, 2000 | Oct 30, 2000 |
| № 9181 | S28 | E16 | 14 | 0070 | Beta | Oct 9, 2000 | Oct 16, 2000 | Oct 30, 2000 |
| № 9178 | S22 | W43 | 11 | 0150 | Beta | Oct 5, 2000 | Oct 12, 2000 | Oct 25, 2000 |
| № 9176 | S10 | W53 | 05 | 0130 | Beta | Oct 4, 2000 | Oct 11, 2000 | Oct 24, 2000 |
| № 9173 | S11 | W80 | 07 | 0150 | Beta | Oct 2, 2000 | Oct 9, 2000 | Oct 22, 2000 |
| № 9172 | N15 | W87 | 01 | 0050 | Alpha | Oct 1, 2000 | Oct 8, 2000 | Oct 22, 2000 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1971 to October 2000. The gray background is the average SSN index.