Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on March 26, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 9883 | N06 | E44 | 01 | 0040 | Alpha | Mar 30, 2002 | Apr 6, 2002 | Apr 20, 2002 |
| № 9882 | N16 | E28 | 05 | 0050 | Beta | Mar 29, 2002 | Apr 5, 2002 | Apr 19, 2002 |
| № 9881 | S03 | W48 | 14 | 0130 | Beta | Mar 23, 2002 | Mar 30, 2002 | Apr 13, 2002 |
| № 9880 | N08 | W22 | 15 | 0080 | Beta | Mar 25, 2002 | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 15, 2002 |
| № 9878 | N08 | E15 | 18 | 0150 | Beta-Gamma | Mar 28, 2002 | Apr 4, 2002 | Apr 17, 2002 |
| № 9876 | S15 | E05 | 22 | 0130 | Beta-Gamma | Mar 27, 2002 | Apr 3, 2002 | Apr 17, 2002 |
| № 9875 | S20 | W22 | 04 | 0050 | Beta | Mar 25, 2002 | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 15, 2002 |
| № 9871 | S17 | W87 | 03 | 0050 | Beta | Mar 20, 2002 | Mar 27, 2002 | Apr 10, 2002 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1973 to March 2002. The gray background is the average SSN index.
