Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 3, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 139 | N14 | E73 | 04 | 0120 | Beta | Oct 9, 2002 | Oct 16, 2002 | Oct 30, 2002 |
| № 138 | N10 | W24 | 02 | 0020 | Alpha | Oct 2, 2002 | Oct 9, 2002 | Oct 22, 2002 |
| № 137 | S18 | E09 | 29 | 0310 | Beta-Gamma | Oct 5, 2002 | Oct 11, 2002 | Oct 25, 2002 |
| № 134 | N13 | W28 | 13 | 0350 | Beta-Gamma | Oct 2, 2002 | Oct 9, 2002 | Oct 22, 2002 |
| № 130 | N04 | W86 | 01 | 0070 | Alpha | Sep 27, 2002 | Oct 4, 2002 | Oct 18, 2002 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1973 to October 2002. The gray background is the average SSN index.
