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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 686 | S20 | E45 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Oct 23, 2004 | Oct 30, 2004 | Nov 13, 2004 |
| № 685 | S05 | E28 | 09 | 0020 | Beta | Oct 22, 2004 | Oct 29, 2004 | Nov 11, 2004 |
| № 684 | S05 | E55 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Oct 24, 2004 | Oct 31, 2004 | Nov 13, 2004 |
| № 683 | S10 | E10 | 10 | 0050 | Beta | Oct 21, 2004 | Oct 27, 2004 | Nov 10, 2004 |
| № 682 | S13 | W01 | 15 | 0130 | Beta | Oct 20, 2004 | Oct 27, 2004 | Nov 9, 2004 |
Solar cycle progression
Average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from 1975, January to 2004, October. Gray background - average solar cycle.
