Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on March 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4395 | S04 | E55 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 | Apr 9, 2026 |
| № 4394 | S12 | E46 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Mar 19, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | Apr 9, 2026 |
| № 4393 | N13 | E12 | 04 | 0030 | Beta | Mar 17, 2026 | Mar 24, 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 |
| № 4392 | S15 | E43 | 03 | 0090 | Beta | Mar 19, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | Apr 9, 2026 |
| № 4391 | N06 | W04 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Mar 16, 2026 | Mar 22, 2026 | Apr 5, 2026 |
| № 4384 | N10 | W92 | 11 | 0230 | Beta | Mar 9, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 | Mar 29, 2026 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1997 to March 2026. The gray background is the average SSN index.