Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 210 | S08 | W85 | 03 | 0060 | Beta | Nov 26, 2002 | Dec 3, 2002 | Dec 17, 2002 |
| № 209 | S21 | E50 | 07 | 0170 | Beta | Dec 7, 2002 | Dec 14, 2002 | Dec 27, 2002 |
| № 208 | N10 | E51 | 16 | 0140 | Beta | Dec 7, 2002 | Dec 13, 2002 | Dec 27, 2002 |
| № 207 | S19 | E22 | 20 | 0230 | Beta | Dec 5, 2002 | Dec 11, 2002 | Dec 25, 2002 |
| № 205 | N19 | E12 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Dec 4, 2002 | Dec 11, 2002 | Dec 24, 2002 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1973 to December 2002. The gray background is the average SSN index.
