Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on February 5, 2003. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 278 | N20 | E79 | 06 | 0080 | Beta | Feb 12, 2003 | Feb 19, 2003 | Mar 5, 2003 |
| № 277 | S20 | E68 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Feb 11, 2003 | Feb 18, 2003 | Mar 4, 2003 |
| № 276 | S13 | E42 | 20 | 0260 | Beta-Gamma | Feb 9, 2003 | Feb 16, 2003 | Mar 1, 2003 |
| № 274 | S05 | W20 | 09 | 0120 | Beta | Feb 4, 2003 | Feb 11, 2003 | Feb 25, 2003 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1974 to February 2003. The gray background is the average SSN index.
