Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 6, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 519 | S08 | W26 | 08 | 0010 | Beta | Dec 5, 2003 | Dec 12, 2003 | Dec 25, 2003 |
| № 517 | S06 | E09 | 18 | 0260 | Beta | Dec 8, 2003 | Dec 14, 2003 | Dec 28, 2003 |
| № 516 | S17 | W22 | 10 | 0090 | Beta | Dec 5, 2003 | Dec 12, 2003 | Dec 26, 2003 |
| № 513 | N12 | W45 | 01 | 0070 | Alpha | Dec 3, 2003 | Dec 10, 2003 | Dec 24, 2003 |
| № 510 | S24 | W79 | 01 | 0070 | Alpha | Dec 1, 2003 | Dec 8, 2003 | Dec 22, 2003 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1974 to December 2003. The gray background is the average SSN index.
