Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 8, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 144 | N12 | E44 | 08 | 0020 | Beta | Oct 12, 2002 | Oct 19, 2002 | Nov 2, 2002 |
| № 143 | S19 | W38 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Oct 6, 2002 | Oct 13, 2002 | Oct 27, 2002 |
| № 142 | N05 | E36 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Oct 12, 2002 | Oct 18, 2002 | Nov 1, 2002 |
| № 141 | S08 | W08 | 08 | 0050 | Beta | Oct 8, 2002 | Oct 15, 2002 | Oct 29, 2002 |
| № 140 | S08 | E36 | 06 | 0200 | Beta | Oct 12, 2002 | Oct 18, 2002 | Nov 1, 2002 |
| № 139 | N11 | E06 | 40 | 0600 | Beta-Gamma | Oct 9, 2002 | Oct 16, 2002 | Oct 30, 2002 |
| № 137 | S19 | W60 | 08 | 0200 | Beta | Oct 4, 2002 | Oct 11, 2002 | Oct 25, 2002 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1973 to October 2002. The gray background is the average SSN index.
