Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 23, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 165 | N21 | E47 | 12 | 0260 | Beta | Oct 28, 2002 | Nov 3, 2002 | Nov 17, 2002 |
| № 164 | N11 | E26 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Oct 26, 2002 | Nov 2, 2002 | Nov 15, 2002 |
| № 162 | N27 | E23 | 34 | 1100 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Oct 26, 2002 | Nov 2, 2002 | Nov 16, 2002 |
| № 160 | S20 | W55 | 13 | 0110 | Beta-Gamma | Oct 20, 2002 | Oct 27, 2002 | Nov 9, 2002 |
| № 159 | S15 | W45 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Oct 21, 2002 | Oct 27, 2002 | Nov 10, 2002 |
| № 158 | S08 | W60 | 07 | 0120 | Beta | Oct 19, 2002 | Oct 26, 2002 | Nov 9, 2002 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1973 to October 2002. The gray background is the average SSN index.
