Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 9, 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 | E60 | 02 | 0150 | Beta | Oct 15, 2014 | Oct 21, 2014 | Nov 4, 2014 |
| № 2184 | S21 | E07 | 01 | 0000 | Alpha | Oct 11, 2014 | Oct 17, 2014 | Oct 31, 2014 |
| № 2182 | S16 | W42 | 06 | 0050 | Beta | Oct 7, 2014 | Oct 14, 2014 | Oct 27, 2014 |
| № 2181 | S14 | W88 | 01 | 0050 | Alpha | Oct 3, 2014 | Oct 10, 2014 | Oct 24, 2014 |
| № 2178 | S03 | W79 | 01 | 0070 | 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.