Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on November 30, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 708 | N10 | E40 | 01 | 0150 | Alpha | Dec 4, 2004 | Dec 11, 2004 | Dec 24, 2004 |
| № 707 | S14 | E02 | 08 | 0170 | Beta | Dec 1, 2004 | Dec 8, 2004 | Dec 22, 2004 |
| № 706 | S08 | E05 | 01 | 0120 | Alpha | Dec 1, 2004 | Dec 8, 2004 | Dec 22, 2004 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1975 to November 2004. The gray background is the average SSN index.