Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 8, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 517 | S08 | W18 | 16 | 0160 | Beta | Dec 7, 2003 | Dec 14, 2003 | Dec 28, 2003 |
| № 516 | S17 | W50 | 06 | 0090 | Beta | Dec 5, 2003 | Dec 12, 2003 | Dec 26, 2003 |
| № 513 | N11 | W73 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Dec 3, 2003 | Dec 10, 2003 | Dec 24, 2003 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1974 to December 2003. The gray background is the average SSN index.
