Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on July 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 27 | S15 | E28 | 04 | 0020 | Beta | Jul 11, 2002 | Jul 18, 2002 | Jul 31, 2002 |
| № 25 | S21 | E39 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Jul 12, 2002 | Jul 19, 2002 | Aug 2, 2002 |
| № 24 | S34 | E13 | 07 | 0150 | Beta | Jul 10, 2002 | Jul 17, 2002 | Jul 31, 2002 |
| № 23 | S24 | E06 | 04 | 0020 | Beta | Jul 9, 2002 | Jul 16, 2002 | Jul 30, 2002 |
| № 22 | S19 | W21 | 04 | 0020 | Beta | Jul 7, 2002 | Jul 14, 2002 | Jul 28, 2002 |
| № 21 | S29 | W44 | 10 | 0080 | Beta | Jul 5, 2002 | Jul 12, 2002 | Jul 27, 2002 |
| № 19 | S19 | W30 | 10 | 0330 | Beta-Gamma | Jul 7, 2002 | Jul 13, 2002 | Jul 27, 2002 |
| № 16 | S17 | W86 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | 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.
