Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on October 15, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4558 | S08 | W46 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 | Nov 2, 2026 |
| № 4557 | N07 | E31 | 08 | 0030 | Beta | Oct 18, 2026 | Oct 25, 2026 | Nov 8, 2026 |
| № 4556 | N03 | E33 | 04 | 0010 | Beta | Oct 18, 2026 | Oct 25, 2026 | Nov 8, 2026 |
| № 4555 | S07 | W55 | 05 | 0010 | Beta | Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 |
| № 4554 | N07 | E21 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Oct 17, 2026 | Oct 24, 2026 | Nov 7, 2026 |
| № 4553 | N06 | E08 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Oct 17, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 |
| № 4551 | S15 | W05 | 23 | 0500 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Oct 16, 2026 | Oct 22, 2026 | Nov 5, 2026 |
| № 4549 | N09 | W121 | 08 | 0180 | Beta | Oct 7, 2026 | Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 27, 2026 |
| № 4548 | S13 | W91 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Oct 9, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 | Oct 29, 2026 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1997 to October 2026. The gray background is the average SSN index.
