Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on February 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 552 | S08 | W04 | 05 | 0050 | Beta | Feb 6, 2004 | Feb 12, 2004 | Feb 26, 2004 |
| № 551 | S06 | E41 | 08 | 0110 | Beta | Feb 9, 2004 | Feb 16, 2004 | Feb 29, 2004 |
| № 550 | S09 | W37 | 02 | 0020 | Beta | Feb 3, 2004 | Feb 10, 2004 | Feb 23, 2004 |
| № 549 | N14 | E19 | 14 | 0200 | Beta | Feb 7, 2004 | Feb 14, 2004 | Feb 28, 2004 |
| № 547 | S08 | W53 | 06 | 0060 | Beta | Feb 2, 2004 | Feb 9, 2004 | Feb 22, 2004 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1975 to February 2004. The gray background is the average SSN index.