Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 21, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4352 | S02 | E22 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Jan 24, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| № 4351 | S04 | E33 | 02 | 0020 | Beta | Jan 24, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 | Feb 14, 2026 |
| № 4350 | N21 | E45 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Jan 25, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
| № 4349 | S14 | E61 | 02 | 0080 | Beta | Jan 27, 2026 | Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 16, 2026 |
| № 4348 | S18 | W28 | 04 | 0010 | Beta | Jan 20, 2026 | Jan 27, 2026 | Feb 9, 2026 |
| № 4347 | N11 | E21 | 01 | 0050 | Alpha | Jan 24, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| № 4345 | S17 | W02 | 20 | 0120 | Beta-Gamma | Jan 22, 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| № 4344 | N19 | W16 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Jan 21, 2026 | Jan 28, 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 |
| № 4343 | S09 | W58 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Jan 18, 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 | Feb 7, 2026 |
| № 4342 | N14 | W04 | 16 | 0160 | Beta-Gamma | Jan 22, 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| № 4341 | S11 | W09 | 13 | 0300 | Beta | 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.
