Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on July 22, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 38 | N17 | E53 | 05 | 0060 | Beta | Jul 27, 2002 | Aug 3, 2002 | Aug 16, 2002 |
| № 37 | N16 | E09 | 01 | 0120 | Alpha | Jul 24, 2002 | Jul 30, 2002 | Aug 13, 2002 |
| № 36 | S06 | W00 | 47 | 1070 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Jul 23, 2002 | Jul 30, 2002 | Aug 12, 2002 |
| № 35 | S08 | W18 | 14 | 0060 | Beta | Jul 21, 2002 | Jul 28, 2002 | Aug 11, 2002 |
| № 30 | N18 | W74 | 14 | 0330 | Beta-Gamma | Jul 17, 2002 | Jul 24, 2002 | Aug 7, 2002 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1973 to July 2002. The gray background is the average SSN index.