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Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 24, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 531 | N02 | W37 | 08 | 0030 | Beta | Dec 22, 2003 | Dec 29, 2003 | Jan 12, 2004 |
| № 530 | S22 | E37 | 05 | 0040 | Beta | Dec 28, 2003 | Jan 4, 2004 | Jan 18, 2004 |
| № 529 | N09 | W60 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Dec 20, 2003 | Dec 27, 2003 | Jan 10, 2004 |
| № 528 | N09 | E09 | 43 | 0520 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 26, 2003 | Jan 1, 2004 | Jan 15, 2004 |
| № 525 | N08 | W22 | 11 | 0080 | Beta | Dec 23, 2003 | Dec 30, 2003 | Jan 13, 2004 |
| № 523 | S19 | W13 | 05 | 0010 | Beta | Dec 24, 2003 | Dec 31, 2003 | Jan 14, 2004 |
| № 520 | N04 | W99 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Dec 18, 2003 | Dec 24, 2003 | Jan 7, 2004 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1974 to December 2003. The gray background is the average SSN index.