Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on September 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 468 | N16 | W19 | 01 | 0000 | Alpha | Sep 24, 2003 | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 14, 2003 |
| № 467 | S10 | E43 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Sep 28, 2003 | Oct 5, 2003 | Oct 19, 2003 |
| № 466 | S05 | E57 | 07 | 0110 | Beta | Sep 30, 2003 | Oct 6, 2003 | Oct 20, 2003 |
| № 465 | N00 | E33 | 08 | 0040 | Beta | Sep 28, 2003 | Oct 4, 2003 | Oct 18, 2003 |
| № 464 | N04 | E32 | 30 | 0600 | Beta-Gamma | Sep 28, 2003 | Oct 4, 2003 | Oct 18, 2003 |
| № 463 | N09 | W12 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Sep 24, 2003 | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 15, 2003 |
| № 460 | N17 | W37 | 03 | 0010 | Alpha | Sep 22, 2003 | Sep 29, 2003 | Oct 13, 2003 |
| № 459 | S11 | W87 | 02 | 0030 | Beta | Sep 19, 2003 | Sep 25, 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.
