Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 10, 2004. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 608 | S04 | E68 | 06 | 0040 | Beta | May 16, 2004 | May 23, 2004 | Jun 5, 2004 |
| № 607 | S11 | W00 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | May 11, 2004 | May 18, 2004 | May 31, 2004 |
| № 606 | S08 | E53 | 02 | 0160 | Alpha | May 15, 2004 | May 22, 2004 | Jun 4, 2004 |
| № 605 | S11 | W70 | 06 | 0070 | Beta | May 6, 2004 | May 13, 2004 | May 26, 2004 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1975 to May 2004. The gray background is the average SSN index.
