Active areas
Sunspots and active regions
By the end of the day, the following active regions with sunspots could be observed on the Sun's surface
| Group ID | Location | Number of sunspots | Area (msh) | Type | CM Passage | Disappearance (W90) | Reappearance (W270) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 708 | N08 | E81 | 01 | 0120 | Alpha | Dec 4, 2004 | Dec 11, 2004 | Dec 24, 2004 |
| № 707 | S16 | E42 | 09 | 0150 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 1, 2004 | Dec 8, 2004 | Dec 22, 2004 |
| № 706 | S07 | E44 | 05 | 0140 | Beta | Dec 1, 2004 | Dec 8, 2004 | Dec 22, 2004 |
| № 704 | N12 | W30 | 06 | 0060 | Beta | Nov 26, 2004 | Dec 3, 2004 | Dec 16, 2004 |
Solar cycle progression
Average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from 1975, January to 2004, November. Gray background - average solar cycle.

