Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 2, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 138 | N09 | W11 | 08 | 0040 | Beta | Oct 2, 2002 | Oct 9, 2002 | Oct 23, 2002 |
| № 137 | S18 | E21 | 17 | 0170 | Beta-Gamma | Oct 5, 2002 | Oct 11, 2002 | Oct 25, 2002 |
| № 136 | S31 | W61 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Sep 28, 2002 | Oct 5, 2002 | Oct 20, 2002 |
| № 134 | N12 | W15 | 24 | 0350 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Oct 2, 2002 | Oct 9, 2002 | Oct 22, 2002 |
| № 130 | N03 | W73 | 03 | 0080 | Beta | Sep 28, 2002 | Oct 4, 2002 | Oct 18, 2002 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1973 to October 2002. The gray background is the average SSN index.
