Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on March 1, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 296 | N12 | E73 | 02 | 0270 | Beta | Mar 8, 2003 | Mar 14, 2003 | Mar 28, 2003 |
| № 295 | S17 | E55 | 04 | 0090 | Beta | Mar 6, 2003 | Mar 13, 2003 | Mar 27, 2003 |
| № 294 | S07 | E29 | 06 | 0070 | Beta | Mar 4, 2003 | Mar 11, 2003 | Mar 25, 2003 |
| № 293 | S19 | E19 | 03 | 0020 | Beta | Mar 3, 2003 | Mar 10, 2003 | Mar 24, 2003 |
| № 292 | S07 | W58 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Feb 26, 2003 | Mar 4, 2003 | Mar 18, 2003 |
| № 290 | N18 | W89 | 01 | 0050 | Alpha | Feb 23, 2003 | Mar 2, 2003 | Mar 16, 2003 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1974 to March 2003. The gray background is the average SSN index.
