Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on August 14, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 661 | N07 | E73 | 02 | 0360 | Beta | Aug 20, 2004 | Aug 27, 2004 | Sep 10, 2004 |
| № 660 | S07 | E35 | 02 | 0040 | Beta | Aug 18, 2004 | Aug 24, 2004 | Sep 7, 2004 |
| № 659 | N18 | E20 | 06 | 0010 | Beta | Aug 17, 2004 | Aug 23, 2004 | Sep 6, 2004 |
| № 657 | N10 | W15 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Aug 14, 2004 | Aug 21, 2004 | Sep 3, 2004 |
| № 656 | S13 | W22 | 99 | 1360 | 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.
