Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 26, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 532 | S11 | E04 | 04 | 0030 | Beta | Dec 27, 2003 | Jan 3, 2004 | Jan 17, 2004 |
| № 528 | N10 | W16 | 22 | 0740 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 26, 2003 | Jan 1, 2004 | Jan 15, 2004 |
| № 525 | N09 | W47 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | Dec 23, 2003 | Dec 30, 2003 | Jan 13, 2004 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1974 to December 2003. The gray background is the average SSN index.
