Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on August 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 92 | S19 | W07 | 02 | 0020 | Alpha | Aug 29, 2002 | Sep 5, 2002 | Sep 19, 2002 |
| № 90 | S04 | E22 | 03 | 0020 | Beta | Sep 1, 2002 | Sep 7, 2002 | Sep 21, 2002 |
| № 87 | S08 | W05 | 13 | 0450 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Aug 29, 2002 | Sep 5, 2002 | Sep 19, 2002 |
| № 85 | S08 | W48 | 05 | 0450 | Beta | Aug 26, 2002 | Sep 2, 2002 | Sep 16, 2002 |
| № 84 | S17 | W64 | 03 | 0060 | Beta | Aug 25, 2002 | Sep 1, 2002 | Sep 15, 2002 |
| № 83 | S18 | W82 | 01 | 0070 | Alpha | Aug 24, 2002 | Aug 30, 2002 | Sep 13, 2002 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1973 to August 2002. The gray background is the average SSN index.
