Active areas
Sunspots and active regions
By the end of the day, the following active regions with sunspots could be observed on the Sun's surface
| Group ID | Location | Number of sunspots | Area (msh) | Type | CM Passage | Disappearance (W90) | Reappearance (W270) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 276 | S14 | E66 | 08 | 0240 | beta | Feb 8, 2003 | Feb 15, 2003 | Feb 28, 2003 |
| № 274 | S06 | E05 | 05 | 0080 | beta | Feb 3, 2003 | Feb 10, 2003 | Feb 24, 2003 |
| № 272 | S04 | W71 | 07 | 0060 | beta | Jan 29, 2003 | Feb 4, 2003 | Feb 18, 2003 |
| № 269 | S07 | W86 | 01 | 0050 | alpha | Jan 28, 2003 | Feb 3, 2003 | Feb 17, 2003 |
Solar cycle progression
Average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from 1974, January to 2003, February. Gray background - average solar cycle.
