Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on February 16, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 9830 | S21 | E60 | 11 | 0050 | Beta | Feb 21, 2002 | Feb 28, 2002 | Mar 14, 2002 |
| № 9829 | S06 | E64 | 03 | 0040 | Beta | Feb 22, 2002 | Feb 28, 2002 | Mar 14, 2002 |
| № 9828 | S16 | W02 | 02 | 0000 | Beta | Feb 17, 2002 | Feb 24, 2002 | Mar 9, 2002 |
| № 9825 | N14 | W11 | 53 | 0500 | Beta-Gamma | Feb 16, 2002 | Feb 23, 2002 | Mar 8, 2002 |
| № 9824 | N23 | W07 | 01 | 0180 | Alpha | Feb 16, 2002 | Feb 23, 2002 | Mar 9, 2002 |
| № 9823 | S03 | W60 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Feb 12, 2002 | Feb 19, 2002 | Mar 5, 2002 |
| № 9821 | S11 | W79 | 04 | 0110 | Beta | Feb 11, 2002 | Feb 18, 2002 | Mar 3, 2002 |
| № 9819 | S29 | W55 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Feb 13, 2002 | Feb 20, 2002 | Mar 6, 2002 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1973 to February 2002. The gray background is the average SSN index.
