Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 26, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 544 | N08 | W55 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Jan 23, 2004 | Jan 29, 2004 | Feb 12, 2004 |
| № 543 | S16 | W70 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Jan 22, 2004 | Jan 28, 2004 | Feb 11, 2004 |
| № 542 | N09 | W69 | 03 | 0040 | Beta | Jan 22, 2004 | Jan 28, 2004 | Feb 11, 2004 |
| № 540 | S15 | W89 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Jan 20, 2004 | Jan 27, 2004 | Feb 10, 2004 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1975 to January 2004. The gray background is the average SSN index.