Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 24, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 269 | S08 | E52 | 03 | 0110 | Beta | Jan 29, 2003 | Feb 5, 2003 | Feb 18, 2003 |
| № 268 | N13 | W03 | 08 | 0080 | Beta | Jan 25, 2003 | Feb 1, 2003 | Feb 14, 2003 |
| № 267 | S20 | E43 | 09 | 0110 | Beta | Jan 28, 2003 | Feb 4, 2003 | Feb 18, 2003 |
| № 266 | S22 | E13 | 17 | 0140 | Beta-Gamma | Jan 26, 2003 | Feb 2, 2003 | Feb 16, 2003 |
| № 263 | S11 | W68 | 10 | 0150 | Beta | Jan 20, 2003 | Jan 27, 2003 | Feb 9, 2003 |
| № 260 | N16 | W26 | 05 | 0010 | Beta | Jan 23, 2003 | Jan 30, 2003 | Feb 13, 2003 |
| № 258 | N08 | W68 | 01 | 0050 | Alpha | Jan 20, 2003 | Jan 27, 2003 | Feb 9, 2003 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1974 to January 2003. The gray background is the average SSN index.
