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Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on December 29, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 238 | N09 | E15 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | Dec 31, 2002 | Jan 7, 2003 | Jan 20, 2003 |
| № 237 | S26 | W00 | 05 | 0010 | Beta | Dec 30, 2002 | Jan 6, 2003 | Jan 20, 2003 |
| № 236 | N16 | W41 | 07 | 0040 | Beta | Dec 27, 2002 | Jan 3, 2003 | Jan 16, 2003 |
| № 234 | N19 | E19 | 05 | 0040 | Beta | Dec 31, 2002 | Jan 7, 2003 | Jan 21, 2003 |
| № 230 | S08 | W91 | 01 | 0050 | Alpha | Dec 23, 2002 | Dec 30, 2002 | Jan 12, 2003 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1973 to December 2002. The gray background is the average SSN index.
