Active areas
Sunspots and active regions
By the end of the day, the following active regions with sunspots could be observed on the Sun's surface
| Group ID | Location | Number of sunspots | Area (msh) | Type | CM Passage | Disappearance (W90) | Reappearance (W270) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 654 | N07 | E38 | 12 | 0090 | Beta | Jul 31, 2004 | Aug 7, 2004 | Aug 20, 2004 |
| № 653 | S12 | W50 | 02 | 0080 | Beta | Jul 24, 2004 | Jul 31, 2004 | Aug 14, 2004 |
| № 652 | N08 | W47 | 69 | 1060 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Jul 24, 2004 | Jul 31, 2004 | Aug 14, 2004 |
Solar cycle progression
Average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from 1975, January to 2004, July. Gray background - average solar cycle.

