Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 5, 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 | N09 | W26 | 06 | 0090 | Beta | Dec 4, 2004 | Dec 11, 2004 | Dec 24, 2004 |
| № 707 | S13 | W64 | 03 | 0110 | Beta | Dec 1, 2004 | Dec 8, 2004 | Dec 22, 2004 |
| № 706 | S07 | W62 | 04 | 0080 | Beta | Dec 1, 2004 | Dec 8, 2004 | Dec 22, 2004 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1975 to December 2004. The gray background is the average SSN index.
