Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on November 20, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 704 | N13 | E64 | 01 | 0070 | Alpha | Nov 26, 2004 | Dec 3, 2004 | Dec 16, 2004 |
| № 703 | N12 | E36 | 02 | 0030 | Alpha | Nov 24, 2004 | Nov 30, 2004 | Dec 14, 2004 |
| № 702 | S11 | W52 | 06 | 0060 | Beta | Nov 17, 2004 | Nov 24, 2004 | Dec 7, 2004 |
| № 701 | S16 | W32 | 01 | 0050 | Alpha | Nov 18, 2004 | Nov 25, 2004 | Dec 9, 2004 |
| № 699 | S14 | W63 | 01 | 0000 | Alpha | Nov 16, 2004 | Nov 23, 2004 | Dec 7, 2004 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1975 to November 2004. The gray background is the average SSN index.
