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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 239 | S10 | E37 | 05 | 0030 | Beta | Jan 3, 2003 | Jan 10, 2003 | Jan 23, 2003 |
| № 236 | N16 | W53 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Dec 27, 2002 | Jan 3, 2003 | Jan 16, 2003 |
| № 235 | N14 | W22 | 04 | 0010 | Beta | Dec 29, 2002 | Jan 5, 2003 | Jan 19, 2003 |
| № 234 | N18 | E05 | 01 | 0040 | Alpha | Dec 31, 2002 | Jan 7, 2003 | Jan 21, 2003 |
Solar cycle progression
Average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from 1973, January to 2002, December. Gray background - average solar cycle.
