Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on August 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 441 | N12 | E44 | 04 | 0040 | Beta | Aug 27, 2003 | Sep 2, 2003 | Sep 16, 2003 |
| № 440 | S08 | E08 | 05 | 0020 | Beta | Aug 24, 2003 | Aug 31, 2003 | Sep 13, 2003 |
| № 439 | N08 | W27 | 05 | 0040 | Beta | Aug 21, 2003 | Aug 28, 2003 | Sep 11, 2003 |
| № 438 | S31 | W35 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Aug 21, 2003 | Aug 28, 2003 | Sep 11, 2003 |
| № 436 | N07 | E13 | 21 | 0170 | Beta | Aug 24, 2003 | Aug 31, 2003 | Sep 14, 2003 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1974 to August 2003. The gray background is the average SSN index.
