Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on August 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4512 | S19 | W13 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Aug 15, 2026 | Aug 22, 2026 | Sep 4, 2026 |
| № 4511 | S09 | E42 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Aug 19, 2026 | Aug 26, 2026 | Sep 8, 2026 |
| № 4510 | N12 | W42 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Aug 13, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 | Sep 2, 2026 |
| № 4509 | N10 | W87 | 02 | 0030 | Beta | Aug 9, 2026 | Aug 16, 2026 | Aug 30, 2026 |
| № 4508 | N08 | E17 | 03 | 0060 | Beta | Aug 17, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 | Sep 6, 2026 |
| № 4507 | N04 | W13 | 13 | 0140 | Beta | Aug 15, 2026 | Aug 22, 2026 | Sep 4, 2026 |
| № 4506 | N11 | W29 | 06 | 0010 | Beta | Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 | Sep 3, 2026 |
| № 4503 | S17 | W79 | 03 | 0070 | Beta | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 17, 2026 | Aug 30, 2026 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1997 to August 2026. The gray background is the average SSN index.
