Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on August 25, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 444 | N09 | E44 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | Aug 29, 2003 | Sep 5, 2003 | Sep 19, 2003 |
| № 442 | S12 | E43 | 06 | 0130 | Beta | Aug 29, 2003 | Sep 5, 2003 | Sep 19, 2003 |
| № 441 | N12 | E06 | 24 | 0100 | Beta | Aug 26, 2003 | Sep 2, 2003 | Sep 16, 2003 |
| № 440 | S08 | W33 | 09 | 0060 | Beta | Aug 24, 2003 | Aug 30, 2003 | Sep 13, 2003 |
| № 439 | N07 | W64 | 03 | 0040 | Beta | Aug 21, 2003 | Aug 28, 2003 | Sep 11, 2003 |
| № 436 | N08 | W26 | 28 | 0210 | Beta | Aug 24, 2003 | Aug 31, 2003 | Sep 13, 2003 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1974 to August 2003. The gray background is the average SSN index.
