Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on November 2, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 496 | S12 | W02 | 08 | 0020 | Beta | Nov 3, 2003 | Nov 10, 2003 | Nov 23, 2003 |
| № 495 | S22 | W06 | 14 | 0220 | Beta | Nov 2, 2003 | Nov 9, 2003 | Nov 23, 2003 |
| № 492 | S23 | W85 | 05 | 0240 | Beta | Oct 27, 2003 | Nov 3, 2003 | Nov 17, 2003 |
| № 491 | S07 | W58 | 07 | 0040 | Beta | Oct 29, 2003 | Nov 5, 2003 | Nov 19, 2003 |
| № 489 | S12 | W61 | 04 | 0030 | Beta | Oct 29, 2003 | Nov 5, 2003 | Nov 19, 2003 |
| № 488 | N08 | W53 | 40 | 1610 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Oct 30, 2003 | Nov 6, 2003 | Nov 19, 2003 |
| № 487 | N12 | W19 | 20 | 0110 | Beta | Nov 1, 2003 | Nov 8, 2003 | Nov 22, 2003 |
| № 486 | S17 | W47 | 99 | 1900 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Oct 30, 2003 | Nov 6, 2003 | Nov 20, 2003 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1974 to November 2003. The gray background is the average SSN index.