Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 29, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 374 | S22 | W57 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | May 25, 2003 | Jun 1, 2003 | Jun 15, 2003 |
| № 373 | N08 | E68 | 02 | 0130 | Alpha | Jun 4, 2003 | Jun 11, 2003 | Jun 24, 2003 |
| № 372 | S14 | W14 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | May 29, 2003 | Jun 5, 2003 | Jun 18, 2003 |
| № 368 | S32 | W00 | 06 | 0120 | Beta | May 30, 2003 | Jun 6, 2003 | Jun 20, 2003 |
| № 367 | S14 | W07 | 04 | 0020 | Beta | May 29, 2003 | Jun 5, 2003 | Jun 19, 2003 |
| № 365 | S07 | W30 | 40 | 0840 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | May 28, 2003 | Jun 3, 2003 | Jun 17, 2003 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1974 to May 2003. The gray background is the average SSN index.
