Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on September 22, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4540 | S12 | W50 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Sep 19, 2026 | Sep 26, 2026 | Oct 9, 2026 |
| № 4539 | S09 | E28 | 05 | 0020 | Beta | Sep 25, 2026 | Oct 2, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 |
| № 4538 | N11 | W21 | 07 | 0020 | Beta | Sep 21, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| № 4537 | N08 | W24 | 05 | 0030 | Beta-Delta | Sep 21, 2026 | Sep 28, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 |
| № 4536 | N03 | W11 | 10 | 0060 | Beta | Sep 22, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 |
| № 4535 | N12 | E46 | 02 | 0030 | Alpha | Sep 26, 2026 | Oct 3, 2026 | Oct 17, 2026 |
| № 4534 | N11 | W33 | 13 | 0050 | Beta | Sep 20, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | Oct 11, 2026 |
| № 4533 | S13 | E38 | 01 | 0050 | Alpha | Sep 26, 2026 | Oct 3, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1997 to September 2026. The gray background is the average SSN index.