Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on November 22, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 508 | S18 | E49 | 27 | 0510 | Beta-Gamma | Nov 27, 2003 | Dec 3, 2003 | Dec 17, 2003 |
| № 507 | N09 | E38 | 28 | 0800 | Beta-Gamma | Nov 26, 2003 | Dec 3, 2003 | Dec 16, 2003 |
| № 506 | S21 | E34 | 10 | 0060 | Beta | Nov 25, 2003 | Dec 2, 2003 | Dec 16, 2003 |
| № 505 | S22 | E09 | 02 | 0020 | Alpha | Nov 24, 2003 | Nov 30, 2003 | Dec 14, 2003 |
| № 501 | N04 | W30 | 14 | 0310 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Nov 21, 2003 | Nov 27, 2003 | Dec 11, 2003 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1974 to November 2003. The gray background is the average SSN index.