Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 16, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4346 | S15 | E76 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Jan 23, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | Feb 12, 2026 |
| № 4345 | S17 | E65 | 05 | 0030 | Beta | Jan 22, 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| № 4344 | N19 | E51 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Jan 21, 2026 | Jan 28, 2026 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| № 4343 | S10 | E05 | 08 | 0100 | Beta-Gamma | Jan 17, 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 | Feb 7, 2026 |
| № 4342 | N17 | E62 | 04 | 0100 | Beta | Jan 22, 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| № 4341 | S10 | E56 | 12 | 0420 | Beta-Gamma | Jan 21, 2026 | Jan 28, 2026 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| № 4340 | N14 | W08 | 06 | 0060 | Beta | Jan 16, 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 | Feb 6, 2026 |
| № 4336 | S09 | W65 | 05 | 0150 | Beta | Jan 12, 2026 | Jan 19, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1997 to January 2026. The gray background is the average SSN index.
