Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 8, 2025. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4247 | S11 | E16 | 09 | 0020 | Beta | Oct 10, 2025 | Oct 17, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| № 4245 | S11 | W38 | 05 | 0010 | Beta | Oct 6, 2025 | Oct 13, 2025 | Oct 26, 2025 |
| № 4243 | N19 | W00 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Oct 9, 2025 | Oct 16, 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 |
| № 4242 | S11 | W28 | 09 | 0030 | Beta | Oct 7, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 | Oct 27, 2025 |
| № 4241 | N12 | W36 | 07 | 0030 | Beta | Oct 6, 2025 | Oct 13, 2025 | Oct 27, 2025 |
| № 4236 | N09 | W82 | 05 | 0130 | Beta-Gamma | Oct 3, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 |
| № 4232 | N03 | W75 | 03 | 0250 | Beta | Oct 3, 2025 | Oct 10, 2025 | Oct 24, 2025 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1996 to October 2025. The gray background is the average SSN index.