Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 8, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 2186 | S19 | E74 | 01 | 0080 | Alpha | Oct 15, 2014 | Oct 21, 2014 | Nov 4, 2014 |
| № 2184 | S23 | E23 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Oct 11, 2014 | Oct 18, 2014 | Oct 31, 2014 |
| № 2183 | N13 | E03 | 01 | 0000 | Alpha | Oct 9, 2014 | Oct 16, 2014 | Oct 30, 2014 |
| № 2182 | S15 | W26 | 07 | 0050 | Beta | Oct 7, 2014 | Oct 14, 2014 | Oct 27, 2014 |
| № 2181 | S12 | W72 | 03 | 0070 | Beta | Oct 3, 2014 | Oct 10, 2014 | Oct 24, 2014 |
| № 2178 | S02 | W63 | 01 | 0080 | Alpha | Oct 4, 2014 | Oct 11, 2014 | Oct 24, 2014 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1985 to October 2014. The gray background is the average SSN index.