Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on November 23, 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 | S17 | E34 | 25 | 0520 | Beta-Gamma | Nov 27, 2003 | Dec 3, 2003 | Dec 17, 2003 |
| № 507 | N09 | E22 | 29 | 0810 | Beta-Gamma | Nov 26, 2003 | Dec 2, 2003 | Dec 16, 2003 |
| № 506 | S21 | E18 | 08 | 0070 | Beta | Nov 25, 2003 | Dec 2, 2003 | Dec 16, 2003 |
| № 505 | S22 | W06 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Nov 24, 2003 | Nov 30, 2003 | Dec 14, 2003 |
| № 501 | N03 | W44 | 08 | 0250 | Beta-Gamma | 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.