Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 517 | S06 | E47 | 06 | 0350 | Beta | Dec 8, 2003 | Dec 14, 2003 | Dec 28, 2003 |
| № 516 | S16 | E18 | 15 | 0050 | Beta | Dec 5, 2003 | Dec 12, 2003 | Dec 26, 2003 |
| № 515 | S02 | E13 | 09 | 0040 | Beta | Dec 5, 2003 | Dec 12, 2003 | Dec 25, 2003 |
| № 513 | N12 | W07 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Dec 3, 2003 | Dec 10, 2003 | Dec 24, 2003 |
| № 511 | S14 | W71 | 06 | 0040 | Beta | Nov 29, 2003 | Dec 5, 2003 | Dec 19, 2003 |
| № 510 | S22 | W45 | 10 | 0020 | Beta | Dec 1, 2003 | Dec 7, 2003 | Dec 21, 2003 |
| № 509 | S11 | W52 | 02 | 0030 | Alpha | Nov 30, 2003 | Dec 7, 2003 | Dec 20, 2003 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1974 to December 2003. The gray background is the average SSN index.
