Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on February 12, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 556 | N16 | E22 | 10 | 0030 | Beta | Feb 15, 2004 | Feb 22, 2004 | Mar 6, 2004 |
| № 555 | S14 | E45 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Feb 16, 2004 | Feb 23, 2004 | Mar 8, 2004 |
| № 554 | S09 | E24 | 15 | 0240 | Beta | Feb 15, 2004 | Feb 22, 2004 | Mar 6, 2004 |
| № 551 | S08 | W55 | 14 | 0130 | Beta | Feb 9, 2004 | Feb 16, 2004 | Feb 29, 2004 |
| № 549 | N12 | W79 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Feb 7, 2004 | Feb 14, 2004 | Feb 27, 2004 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1975 to February 2004. The gray background is the average SSN index.
