Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on July 10, 2003. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 404 | S10 | E33 | 03 | 0030 | Beta | Jul 14, 2003 | Jul 21, 2003 | Aug 3, 2003 |
| № 403 | S17 | E22 | 03 | 0020 | Alpha | Jul 13, 2003 | Jul 20, 2003 | Aug 3, 2003 |
| № 402 | S12 | W74 | 10 | 0150 | Beta-Gamma | Jul 6, 2003 | Jul 13, 2003 | Jul 26, 2003 |
| № 401 | S09 | E18 | 06 | 0020 | Beta | Jul 13, 2003 | Jul 19, 2003 | Aug 2, 2003 |
| № 400 | N05 | W41 | 25 | 0150 | Beta-Gamma | Jul 8, 2003 | Jul 15, 2003 | Jul 29, 2003 |
| № 397 | N14 | W80 | 18 | 0360 | Beta-Gamma | Jul 5, 2003 | Jul 12, 2003 | Jul 26, 2003 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1974 to July 2003. The gray background is the average SSN index.