Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on July 1, 2002. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 19 | S18 | E63 | 10 | 0450 | Beta-Gamma | Jul 7, 2002 | Jul 14, 2002 | Jul 27, 2002 |
| № 18 | N14 | W82 | 02 | 0040 | Beta | Jun 26, 2002 | Jul 2, 2002 | Jul 16, 2002 |
| № 17 | S19 | W21 | 15 | 0100 | Beta | Jun 30, 2002 | Jul 7, 2002 | Jul 21, 2002 |
| № 16 | S15 | E06 | 03 | 0060 | Beta | Jul 2, 2002 | Jul 9, 2002 | Jul 23, 2002 |
| № 12 | N14 | W71 | 02 | 0040 | Beta | Jun 26, 2002 | Jul 3, 2002 | Jul 17, 2002 |
| № 11 | S10 | W44 | 08 | 0040 | Beta | Jun 29, 2002 | Jul 5, 2002 | Jul 19, 2002 |
| № 8 | S10 | W81 | 01 | 0340 | Alpha | Jun 26, 2002 | Jul 3, 2002 | Jul 16, 2002 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1973 to July 2002. The gray background is the average SSN index.
