Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 20, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4351 | S05 | E46 | 02 | 0020 | Beta | Jan 24, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 | Feb 14, 2026 |
| № 4350 | N20 | E56 | 03 | 0020 | Beta | Jan 25, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
| № 4349 | S14 | E73 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Jan 27, 2026 | Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 16, 2026 |
| № 4348 | S18 | W15 | 03 | 0020 | Beta | Jan 20, 2026 | Jan 27, 2026 | Feb 9, 2026 |
| № 4347 | N11 | E34 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Jan 24, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| № 4345 | S16 | E11 | 07 | 0030 | Beta | Jan 22, 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| № 4344 | N18 | W01 | 05 | 0030 | Beta | Jan 21, 2026 | Jan 28, 2026 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| № 4343 | S10 | W49 | 13 | 0110 | Beta | Jan 17, 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 | Feb 7, 2026 |
| № 4342 | N14 | E10 | 15 | 0140 | Beta | Jan 22, 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| № 4341 | S11 | E03 | 12 | 0290 | Beta-Gamma | Jan 21, 2026 | Jan 28, 2026 | Feb 11, 2026 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1997 to January 2026. The gray background is the average SSN index.
