Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on June 28, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 17 | S19 | E16 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | Jun 30, 2002 | Jul 7, 2002 | Jul 21, 2002 |
| № 16 | S15 | E45 | 01 | 0070 | Alpha | Jul 2, 2002 | Jul 9, 2002 | Jul 23, 2002 |
| № 15 | S28 | E01 | 09 | 0030 | Beta | Jun 29, 2002 | Jul 6, 2002 | Jul 20, 2002 |
| № 11 | S11 | W03 | 23 | 0080 | Beta | Jun 29, 2002 | Jul 5, 2002 | Jul 19, 2002 |
| № 8 | S12 | W39 | 09 | 0520 | Beta-Gamma | Jun 26, 2002 | Jul 3, 2002 | Jul 16, 2002 |
| № 5 | N12 | W70 | 02 | 0110 | Beta | Jun 24, 2002 | Jun 30, 2002 | Jul 14, 2002 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1973 to June 2002. The gray background is the average SSN index.