Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on September 5, 2003. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 454 | S10 | E18 | 06 | 0030 | Beta | Sep 8, 2003 | Sep 14, 2003 | Sep 28, 2003 |
| № 453 | S23 | W48 | 10 | 0090 | Beta | Sep 3, 2003 | Sep 10, 2003 | Sep 23, 2003 |
| № 452 | S08 | W88 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Aug 31, 2003 | Sep 6, 2003 | Sep 20, 2003 |
| № 450 | S17 | W24 | 09 | 0070 | Beta | Sep 4, 2003 | Sep 11, 2003 | Sep 25, 2003 |
| № 448 | N19 | W65 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Sep 1, 2003 | Sep 8, 2003 | Sep 22, 2003 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1974 to September 2003. The gray background is the average SSN index.
