Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on August 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 660 | S08 | E62 | 04 | 0020 | Beta | Aug 18, 2004 | Aug 24, 2004 | Sep 7, 2004 |
| № 659 | N17 | E46 | 02 | 0040 | Beta | Aug 17, 2004 | Aug 23, 2004 | Sep 6, 2004 |
| № 657 | N10 | E12 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Aug 14, 2004 | Aug 21, 2004 | Sep 3, 2004 |
| № 656 | S13 | E03 | 68 | 0990 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Aug 13, 2004 | Aug 20, 2004 | Sep 3, 2004 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1975 to August 2004. The gray background is the average SSN index.
