Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on November 3, 2004. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 696 | N08 | E49 | 05 | 0110 | Beta | Nov 8, 2004 | Nov 14, 2004 | Nov 28, 2004 |
| № 695 | S12 | E29 | 03 | 0060 | Beta | Nov 6, 2004 | Nov 13, 2004 | Nov 26, 2004 |
| № 693 | S14 | W03 | 34 | 0720 | Beta-Gamma | Nov 4, 2004 | Nov 10, 2004 | Nov 24, 2004 |
| № 691 | N12 | W65 | 06 | 0170 | Beta-Gamma | Oct 30, 2004 | Nov 6, 2004 | Nov 19, 2004 |
| № 690 | S01 | W65 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Oct 30, 2004 | Nov 6, 2004 | Nov 19, 2004 |
| № 689 | N10 | W79 | 01 | 0000 | Alpha | Oct 29, 2004 | Nov 5, 2004 | Nov 18, 2004 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1975 to November 2004. The gray background is the average SSN index.