Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on November 9, 2004. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 698 | S09 | W72 | 12 | 0150 | Beta | Nov 5, 2004 | Nov 11, 2004 | Nov 25, 2004 |
| № 696 | N08 | W36 | 48 | 0600 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Nov 7, 2004 | Nov 14, 2004 | Nov 28, 2004 |
| № 693 | S17 | W82 | 03 | 0120 | Alpha | Nov 4, 2004 | Nov 11, 2004 | Nov 24, 2004 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1975 to November 2004. The gray background is the average SSN index.