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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 533 | N16 | E54 | 02 | 0040 | Beta | Jan 3, 2004 | Jan 10, 2004 | Jan 24, 2004 |
| № 532 | S11 | W38 | 03 | 0020 | Beta | Dec 27, 2003 | Jan 3, 2004 | Jan 17, 2004 |
| № 528 | N10 | W57 | 12 | 0500 | Beta-Gamma | Dec 26, 2003 | Jan 1, 2004 | Jan 15, 2004 |
Solar cycle progression
Average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from 1974, January to 2003, December. Gray background - average solar cycle.

