Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 8, 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 | N15 | W81 | 03 | 0070 | Beta | Oct 3, 2000 | Oct 10, 2000 | Oct 23, 2000 |
| № 9182 | N01 | E11 | 06 | 0110 | Beta | Oct 10, 2000 | Oct 17, 2000 | Oct 30, 2000 |
| № 9181 | S29 | E02 | 10 | 0060 | Beta | Oct 9, 2000 | Oct 16, 2000 | Oct 30, 2000 |
| № 9178 | S20 | W58 | 05 | 0100 | Beta | Oct 4, 2000 | Oct 11, 2000 | Oct 25, 2000 |
| № 9176 | S08 | W65 | 09 | 0170 | Beta | Oct 4, 2000 | Oct 11, 2000 | Oct 24, 2000 |
| № 9173 | S12 | W87 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Oct 2, 2000 | Oct 9, 2000 | Oct 23, 2000 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1971 to October 2000. The gray background is the average SSN index.
