Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on July 6, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 26 | N24 | W56 | 03 | 0030 | Beta | Jul 3, 2002 | Jul 9, 2002 | Jul 23, 2002 |
| № 25 | S19 | E65 | 01 | 0080 | Alpha | Jul 12, 2002 | Jul 19, 2002 | Aug 1, 2002 |
| № 24 | S33 | E39 | 08 | 0190 | Beta | Jul 10, 2002 | Jul 17, 2002 | Jul 31, 2002 |
| № 23 | S22 | E32 | 06 | 0030 | Beta | Jul 9, 2002 | Jul 16, 2002 | Jul 30, 2002 |
| № 22 | S20 | E07 | 07 | 0030 | Beta | Jul 7, 2002 | Jul 14, 2002 | Jul 28, 2002 |
| № 21 | S29 | W19 | 09 | 0070 | Beta | Jul 5, 2002 | Jul 12, 2002 | Jul 27, 2002 |
| № 19 | S18 | W06 | 18 | 0420 | Beta-Gamma | Jul 6, 2002 | Jul 13, 2002 | Jul 27, 2002 |
| № 17 | S18 | W87 | 04 | 0150 | Beta | Jun 30, 2002 | Jul 7, 2002 | Jul 21, 2002 |
| № 16 | S17 | W61 | 03 | 0050 | Beta | Jul 2, 2002 | Jul 9, 2002 | Jul 23, 2002 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1973 to July 2002. The gray background is the average SSN index.