Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on June 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 11 | S12 | E60 | 04 | 0050 | Beta | Jun 29, 2002 | Jul 5, 2002 | Jul 19, 2002 |
| № 10 | S12 | W02 | 04 | 0020 | Beta | Jun 24, 2002 | Jul 1, 2002 | Jul 14, 2002 |
| № 8 | S09 | E24 | 25 | 0470 | Beta-Gamma | Jun 26, 2002 | Jul 3, 2002 | Jul 16, 2002 |
| № 5 | N13 | W02 | 17 | 0170 | Beta | Jun 24, 2002 | Jul 1, 2002 | Jul 14, 2002 |
| № 1 | N21 | W37 | 02 | 0160 | Alpha | Jun 21, 2002 | Jun 28, 2002 | Jul 12, 2002 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1973 to June 2002. The gray background is the average SSN index.