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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 675 | S08 | E62 | 01 | 0090 | Alpha | Oct 3, 2004 | Oct 9, 2004 | Oct 23, 2004 |
| № 673 | S14 | W72 | 01 | 0180 | Alpha | Sep 22, 2004 | Sep 29, 2004 | Oct 13, 2004 |
Solar cycle progression
Average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from 1975, January to 2004, September. Gray background - average solar cycle.
