Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on July 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 422 | N14 | W45 | 09 | 0160 | Beta-Gamma | Jul 27, 2003 | Aug 3, 2003 | Aug 16, 2003 |
| № 421 | S08 | E63 | 05 | 0280 | Beta | Aug 4, 2003 | Aug 11, 2003 | Aug 24, 2003 |
| № 420 | N11 | E20 | 01 | 0070 | Alpha | Aug 1, 2003 | Aug 8, 2003 | Aug 21, 2003 |
| № 414 | S04 | W80 | 01 | 0110 | Alpha | Jul 24, 2003 | Jul 31, 2003 | Aug 14, 2003 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1974 to July 2003. The gray background is the average SSN index.
