Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on September 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 452 | S07 | W54 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Aug 31, 2003 | Sep 7, 2003 | Sep 20, 2003 |
| № 450 | S18 | E14 | 07 | 0040 | Beta | Sep 5, 2003 | Sep 12, 2003 | Sep 26, 2003 |
| № 449 | S16 | W00 | 04 | 0070 | Beta | Sep 4, 2003 | Sep 11, 2003 | Sep 25, 2003 |
| № 448 | N19 | W34 | 14 | 0030 | Beta | Sep 1, 2003 | Sep 8, 2003 | Sep 22, 2003 |
| № 444 | N11 | W74 | 02 | 0020 | Beta | Aug 29, 2003 | Sep 5, 2003 | Sep 19, 2003 |
| № 442 | S13 | W74 | 01 | 0110 | Alpha | Aug 29, 2003 | Sep 5, 2003 | Sep 19, 2003 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1974 to September 2003. The gray background is the average SSN index.