Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on April 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 588 | S12 | E64 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Apr 9, 2004 | Apr 16, 2004 | Apr 29, 2004 |
| № 587 | S13 | E11 | 30 | 0160 | Beta | Apr 5, 2004 | Apr 12, 2004 | Apr 25, 2004 |
| № 585 | S15 | W27 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Apr 2, 2004 | Apr 9, 2004 | Apr 22, 2004 |
| № 582 | N14 | W35 | 15 | 0140 | Beta | Apr 1, 2004 | Apr 8, 2004 | Apr 22, 2004 |
| № 581 | S05 | W41 | 02 | 0100 | Alpha | Apr 1, 2004 | Apr 8, 2004 | Apr 21, 2004 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1975 to April 2004. The gray background is the average SSN index.
