Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on November 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 201 | S16 | W22 | 11 | 0040 | Beta | Nov 22, 2002 | Nov 29, 2002 | Dec 13, 2002 |
| № 200 | N00 | E44 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Nov 27, 2002 | Dec 4, 2002 | Dec 18, 2002 |
| № 199 | N27 | W14 | 07 | 0030 | Beta | Nov 23, 2002 | Nov 30, 2002 | Dec 14, 2002 |
| № 198 | S18 | W12 | 35 | 0500 | Beta-Gamma | Nov 23, 2002 | Nov 30, 2002 | Dec 14, 2002 |
| № 197 | N24 | W33 | 01 | 0360 | Alpha | Nov 21, 2002 | Nov 28, 2002 | Dec 12, 2002 |
| № 195 | S17 | W37 | 09 | 0120 | Beta | Nov 21, 2002 | Nov 28, 2002 | Dec 12, 2002 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1973 to November 2002. The gray background is the average SSN index.
