Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on July 15, 2003. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 410 | S13 | E45 | 03 | 0030 | Beta | Jul 20, 2003 | Jul 27, 2003 | Aug 9, 2003 |
| № 409 | N15 | E51 | 23 | 0350 | Beta-Gamma | Jul 20, 2003 | Jul 27, 2003 | Aug 10, 2003 |
| № 408 | N13 | E04 | 05 | 0020 | Beta | Jul 17, 2003 | Jul 23, 2003 | Aug 6, 2003 |
| № 407 | N09 | W16 | 08 | 0030 | Beta | Jul 15, 2003 | Jul 22, 2003 | Aug 4, 2003 |
| № 406 | S18 | W55 | 04 | 0030 | Beta | Jul 12, 2003 | Jul 19, 2003 | Aug 2, 2003 |
| № 405 | S11 | E24 | 19 | 0070 | Beta | Jul 18, 2003 | Jul 25, 2003 | Aug 8, 2003 |
| № 404 | S08 | W38 | 03 | 0020 | Beta | Jul 13, 2003 | Jul 20, 2003 | Aug 3, 2003 |
| № 401 | S09 | W49 | 14 | 0140 | Beta | Jul 13, 2003 | Jul 19, 2003 | Aug 2, 2003 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1974 to July 2003. The gray background is the average SSN index.
