Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on May 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 605 | S12 | W02 | 06 | 0040 | Beta | May 6, 2004 | May 13, 2004 | May 26, 2004 |
| № 604 | S19 | E38 | 05 | 0050 | Beta | May 9, 2004 | May 16, 2004 | May 30, 2004 |
| № 603 | S16 | W78 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Apr 30, 2004 | May 7, 2004 | May 21, 2004 |
| № 601 | S09 | W77 | 10 | 0180 | Beta | Apr 30, 2004 | May 7, 2004 | May 21, 2004 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1975 to May 2004. The gray background is the average SSN index.
