Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on August 24, 2004. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 665 | N05 | W28 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Aug 23, 2004 | Aug 30, 2004 | Sep 12, 2004 |
| № 664 | S11 | W03 | 17 | 0120 | Beta | Aug 25, 2004 | Sep 1, 2004 | Sep 14, 2004 |
| № 663 | N11 | E26 | 17 | 0150 | Beta-Gamma | Aug 27, 2004 | Sep 3, 2004 | Sep 16, 2004 |
| № 662 | N14 | W41 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Aug 22, 2004 | Aug 29, 2004 | Sep 11, 2004 |
| № 661 | N07 | W60 | 06 | 0410 | Beta | Aug 20, 2004 | Aug 27, 2004 | Sep 10, 2004 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1975 to August 2004. The gray background is the average SSN index.
