Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on November 3, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 495 | S22 | W21 | 11 | 0130 | Beta | Nov 2, 2003 | Nov 9, 2003 | Nov 23, 2003 |
| № 491 | S08 | W73 | 02 | 0030 | Alpha | Oct 30, 2003 | Nov 5, 2003 | Nov 19, 2003 |
| № 489 | S12 | W76 | 03 | 0050 | Beta | Oct 29, 2003 | Nov 5, 2003 | Nov 19, 2003 |
| № 488 | N08 | W68 | 23 | 1600 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Oct 30, 2003 | Nov 6, 2003 | Nov 19, 2003 |
| № 487 | N12 | W34 | 15 | 0080 | Beta | Nov 1, 2003 | Nov 8, 2003 | Nov 22, 2003 |
| № 486 | S17 | W62 | 60 | 2160 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Oct 30, 2003 | Nov 6, 2003 | Nov 20, 2003 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1974 to November 2003. The gray background is the average SSN index.