Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 24, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 167 | N18 | E76 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Oct 31, 2002 | Nov 7, 2002 | Nov 20, 2002 |
| № 166 | S06 | E09 | 01 | 0000 | Alpha | Oct 26, 2002 | Nov 1, 2002 | Nov 15, 2002 |
| № 165 | N20 | E32 | 04 | 0230 | Beta | Oct 27, 2002 | Nov 3, 2002 | Nov 17, 2002 |
| № 162 | N26 | E11 | 41 | 1120 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Oct 26, 2002 | Nov 2, 2002 | Nov 16, 2002 |
| № 160 | S19 | W71 | 05 | 0060 | Beta | Oct 20, 2002 | Oct 26, 2002 | Nov 9, 2002 |
| № 158 | S08 | W74 | 04 | 0110 | 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.
