Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 26, 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 | E25 | 04 | 0100 | Beta | Jan 29, 2003 | Feb 5, 2003 | Feb 18, 2003 |
| № 268 | N14 | W29 | 07 | 0130 | Beta | Jan 25, 2003 | Feb 1, 2003 | Feb 14, 2003 |
| № 267 | S20 | E16 | 13 | 0100 | Beta | Jan 28, 2003 | Feb 4, 2003 | Feb 18, 2003 |
| № 266 | S21 | W10 | 28 | 0140 | Beta-Gamma | Jan 26, 2003 | Feb 2, 2003 | Feb 16, 2003 |
| № 260 | N15 | W54 | 01 | 0000 | Alpha | Jan 23, 2003 | Jan 30, 2003 | Feb 12, 2003 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1974 to January 2003. The gray background is the average SSN index.
