Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on March 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 9885 | N11 | E58 | 06 | 0190 | Beta | Apr 3, 2002 | Apr 10, 2002 | Apr 24, 2002 |
| № 9884 | S19 | E27 | 07 | 0040 | Beta | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 8, 2002 | Apr 22, 2002 |
| № 9883 | N06 | E06 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Mar 30, 2002 | Apr 6, 2002 | Apr 20, 2002 |
| № 9881 | S03 | W85 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Mar 23, 2002 | Mar 30, 2002 | Apr 13, 2002 |
| № 9880 | N09 | W61 | 13 | 0210 | Beta | Mar 25, 2002 | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 15, 2002 |
| № 9878 | N09 | W24 | 09 | 0080 | Beta-Gamma | Mar 28, 2002 | Apr 4, 2002 | Apr 17, 2002 |
| № 9876 | S14 | W33 | 26 | 0130 | Beta | Mar 27, 2002 | Apr 3, 2002 | Apr 17, 2002 |
| № 9875 | S21 | W60 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Mar 25, 2002 | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 15, 2002 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1973 to March 2002. The gray background is the average SSN index.
