Active areas
Sunspots and active regions
By the end of the day, the following active regions with sunspots could be observed on the Sun's surface
| Group ID | Location | Number of sunspots | Area (msh) | Type | CM Passage | Disappearance (W90) | Reappearance (W270) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 708 | N11 | E27 | 01 | 0130 | Alpha | Dec 4, 2004 | Dec 11, 2004 | Dec 24, 2004 |
| № 707 | S14 | W12 | 09 | 0180 | Beta | Dec 1, 2004 | Dec 8, 2004 | Dec 22, 2004 |
| № 706 | S08 | W08 | 02 | 0110 | Alpha | Dec 1, 2004 | Dec 8, 2004 | Dec 22, 2004 |
Solar cycle progression
Average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from 1975, January to 2004, December. Gray background - average solar cycle.
