Active areas
Sunspots and active regions
By the end of the day, the following active regions with sunspots could be observed on the Sun's surface
| Group ID | Location | Number of sunspots | Area (msh) | Type | CM Passage | Disappearance (W90) | Reappearance (W270) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 533 | N16 | E38 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Jan 3, 2004 | Jan 10, 2004 | Jan 23, 2004 |
| № 532 | S12 | W51 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Dec 27, 2003 | Jan 3, 2004 | Jan 17, 2004 |
| № 530 | S22 | W50 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Dec 27, 2003 | Jan 3, 2004 | Jan 17, 2004 |
| № 528 | N08 | W69 | 12 | 0430 | Beta | Dec 26, 2003 | Jan 2, 2004 | Jan 15, 2004 |
Solar cycle progression
Average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from 1974, January to 2003, December. Gray background - average solar cycle.
