Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on August 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 430 | S08 | W13 | 04 | 0010 | Beta | Aug 8, 2003 | Aug 15, 2003 | Aug 28, 2003 |
| № 429 | S24 | E30 | 07 | 0090 | Beta | Aug 11, 2003 | Aug 18, 2003 | Sep 1, 2003 |
| № 428 | N14 | W54 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Aug 5, 2003 | Aug 12, 2003 | Aug 25, 2003 |
| № 427 | N05 | W77 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Aug 3, 2003 | Aug 10, 2003 | Aug 24, 2003 |
| № 425 | S09 | W04 | 16 | 0170 | Beta | Aug 9, 2003 | Aug 15, 2003 | Aug 29, 2003 |
| № 424 | S18 | W01 | 21 | 0710 | Beta-Delta | Aug 9, 2003 | Aug 16, 2003 | Aug 30, 2003 |
| № 421 | S07 | W72 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Aug 4, 2003 | Aug 10, 2003 | Aug 24, 2003 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1974 to August 2003. The gray background is the average SSN index.
