Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on November 21, 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 | N12 | E53 | 07 | 0110 | Beta | Nov 26, 2004 | Dec 3, 2004 | Dec 16, 2004 |
| № 702 | S09 | W70 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Nov 17, 2004 | Nov 23, 2004 | Dec 7, 2004 |
| № 701 | S16 | W46 | 02 | 0050 | Alpha | Nov 18, 2004 | Nov 25, 2004 | Dec 9, 2004 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1975 to November 2004. The gray background is the average SSN index.