Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on September 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 464 | N03 | E58 | 10 | 0460 | Beta | Sep 28, 2003 | Oct 4, 2003 | Oct 18, 2003 |
| № 463 | N09 | E14 | 01 | 0070 | Alpha | Sep 24, 2003 | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 15, 2003 |
| № 460 | N17 | W09 | 06 | 0010 | Beta | Sep 23, 2003 | Sep 29, 2003 | Oct 13, 2003 |
| № 459 | S11 | W60 | 07 | 0080 | Beta | Sep 19, 2003 | Sep 26, 2003 | Oct 9, 2003 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1974 to September 2003. The gray background is the average SSN index.
