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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 573 | S14 | E71 | 01 | 0080 | Alpha | Mar 19, 2004 | Mar 26, 2004 | Apr 9, 2004 |
| № 572 | N19 | W05 | 06 | 0020 | Beta | Mar 14, 2004 | Mar 20, 2004 | Apr 3, 2004 |
| № 570 | S14 | W05 | 23 | 0550 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Mar 14, 2004 | Mar 20, 2004 | Apr 3, 2004 |
| № 569 | S13 | W80 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Mar 8, 2004 | Mar 15, 2004 | Mar 28, 2004 |
Solar cycle progression
Average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from 1975, January to 2004, March. Gray background - average solar cycle.

