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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 645 | N12 | W10 | 03 | 0020 | Beta | Jul 11, 2004 | Jul 18, 2004 | Aug 1, 2004 |
| № 644 | N11 | E70 | 01 | 0100 | Alpha | Jul 17, 2004 | Jul 24, 2004 | Aug 7, 2004 |
| № 643 | S09 | W21 | 03 | 0020 | Beta | Jul 10, 2004 | Jul 17, 2004 | Jul 31, 2004 |
| № 642 | S07 | E27 | 11 | 0090 | Beta | Jul 14, 2004 | Jul 21, 2004 | Aug 3, 2004 |
Solar cycle progression
Average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from 1975, January to 2004, July. Gray background - average solar cycle.

