Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on February 2, 2003. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 276 | S15 | E78 | 07 | 0180 | Beta | Feb 9, 2003 | Feb 16, 2003 | Mar 1, 2003 |
| № 274 | S07 | E18 | 04 | 0070 | Alpha | Feb 4, 2003 | Feb 11, 2003 | Feb 25, 2003 |
| № 273 | N07 | W87 | 03 | 0090 | Beta | Jan 27, 2003 | Feb 3, 2003 | Feb 17, 2003 |
| № 272 | S05 | W57 | 09 | 0070 | Beta | Jan 30, 2003 | Feb 5, 2003 | Feb 19, 2003 |
| № 269 | S06 | W72 | 02 | 0050 | Beta | Jan 29, 2003 | Feb 4, 2003 | Feb 18, 2003 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1974 to February 2003. The gray background is the average SSN index.