Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 2, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 708 | N09 | E14 | 04 | 0130 | Beta | Dec 4, 2004 | Dec 11, 2004 | Dec 24, 2004 |
| № 707 | S17 | W24 | 16 | 0240 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 1, 2004 | Dec 8, 2004 | Dec 22, 2004 |
| № 706 | S07 | W21 | 02 | 0080 | Alpha | Dec 1, 2004 | Dec 8, 2004 | Dec 22, 2004 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1975 to December 2004. The gray background is the average SSN index.
