Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on September 9, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 456 | S09 | E08 | 10 | 0030 | Beta | Sep 11, 2003 | Sep 17, 2003 | Oct 1, 2003 |
| № 455 | S20 | E11 | 06 | 0020 | Beta | Sep 11, 2003 | Sep 18, 2003 | Oct 2, 2003 |
| № 453 | S24 | W91 | 01 | 0090 | Alpha | Sep 3, 2003 | Sep 10, 2003 | Sep 24, 2003 |
| № 450 | S17 | W78 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Sep 4, 2003 | Sep 11, 2003 | Sep 25, 2003 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1974 to September 2003. The gray background is the average SSN index.
