Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on February 3, 2013. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 1667 | N23 | E49 | 05 | 0140 | Beta | Feb 8, 2013 | Feb 15, 2013 | Mar 1, 2013 |
| № 1665 | N10 | E09 | 06 | 0140 | Beta | Feb 5, 2013 | Feb 11, 2013 | Feb 25, 2013 |
| № 1663 | S09 | W52 | 02 | 0030 | Beta | Jan 31, 2013 | Feb 7, 2013 | Feb 20, 2013 |
| № 1662 | N27 | W65 | 01 | 0040 | Alpha | Jan 30, 2013 | Feb 6, 2013 | Feb 20, 2013 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1984 to February 2013. The gray background is the average SSN index.