Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on August 1, 2026. 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4502 | S06 | E19 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
| № 4501 | S07 | W25 | 06 | 0070 | Beta | Jul 31, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| № 4500 | N18 | E16 | 08 | 0060 | Beta | Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 |
| № 4499 | N04 | W19 | 11 | 0050 | Beta | Jul 31, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 |
| № 4498 | N14 | E12 | 12 | 0150 | Beta-Delta | Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 23, 2026 |
| № 4496 | N05 | W48 | 03 | 0070 | Beta | Jul 29, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| № 4495 | S04 | W96 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Jul 26, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
| № 4492 | N15 | W100 | 02 | 0110 | Alpha | Jul 25, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1997 to August 2026. The gray background is the average SSN index.
