Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 7, 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 | S05 | W43 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Dec 5, 2003 | Dec 11, 2003 | Dec 25, 2003 |
| № 517 | S07 | W04 | 19 | 0220 | Beta | Dec 8, 2003 | Dec 14, 2003 | Dec 28, 2003 |
| № 516 | S17 | W35 | 11 | 0100 | Beta | Dec 5, 2003 | Dec 12, 2003 | Dec 26, 2003 |
| № 513 | N11 | W60 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Dec 3, 2003 | Dec 10, 2003 | Dec 24, 2003 |
| № 510 | S23 | W94 | 05 | 0010 | Beta | Dec 1, 2003 | Dec 8, 2003 | Dec 21, 2003 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1974 to December 2003. The gray background is the average SSN index.
