Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 8, 2013. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1862 | S24 | W19 | 06 | 0010 | Beta | Oct 8, 2013 | Oct 14, 2013 | Oct 28, 2013 |
| № 1861 | S13 | E64 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Oct 14, 2013 | Oct 21, 2013 | Nov 3, 2013 |
| № 1860 | S28 | E40 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Oct 12, 2013 | Oct 19, 2013 | Nov 2, 2013 |
| № 1857 | S07 | E01 | 01 | 0080 | Alpha | Oct 9, 2013 | Oct 16, 2013 | Oct 29, 2013 |
| № 1856 | N07 | E02 | 04 | 0030 | Beta | Oct 9, 2013 | Oct 16, 2013 | Oct 29, 2013 |
| № 1855 | S13 | W82 | 02 | 0030 | Beta | Oct 3, 2013 | Oct 10, 2013 | Oct 23, 2013 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1984 to October 2013. The gray background is the average SSN index.