Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on November 18, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 198 | S18 | E57 | 11 | 0590 | Beta | Nov 23, 2002 | Nov 30, 2002 | Dec 14, 2002 |
| № 197 | N24 | E35 | 01 | 0280 | Alpha | Nov 22, 2002 | Nov 29, 2002 | Dec 12, 2002 |
| № 195 | S17 | E30 | 08 | 0340 | Beta | Nov 21, 2002 | Nov 28, 2002 | Dec 12, 2002 |
| № 194 | S17 | W10 | 03 | 0020 | Beta | Nov 18, 2002 | Nov 25, 2002 | Dec 9, 2002 |
| № 192 | N12 | W72 | 15 | 0550 | Beta | Nov 13, 2002 | Nov 20, 2002 | Dec 4, 2002 |
| № 191 | S18 | W39 | 41 | 0580 | Beta-Gamma | Nov 16, 2002 | Nov 23, 2002 | Dec 6, 2002 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1973 to November 2002. The gray background is the average SSN index.
