Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on April 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 9926 | N13 | E11 | 07 | 0060 | Beta | May 1, 2002 | May 8, 2002 | May 21, 2002 |
| № 9922 | N22 | W13 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Apr 29, 2002 | May 6, 2002 | May 20, 2002 |
| № 9921 | N14 | W27 | 05 | 0050 | Beta | Apr 28, 2002 | May 5, 2002 | May 18, 2002 |
| № 9919 | N14 | E01 | 08 | 0130 | Beta | Apr 30, 2002 | May 7, 2002 | May 21, 2002 |
| № 9916 | S18 | W19 | 07 | 0030 | Beta | Apr 29, 2002 | May 5, 2002 | May 19, 2002 |
| № 9915 | N12 | W40 | 18 | 0240 | Beta | Apr 27, 2002 | May 4, 2002 | May 17, 2002 |
| № 9914 | N05 | W51 | 05 | 0170 | Beta | Apr 26, 2002 | May 3, 2002 | May 16, 2002 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1973 to April 2002. The gray background is the average SSN index.
