Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 23, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4354 | S13 | E13 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Jan 25, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 14, 2026 |
| № 4353 | N17 | E10 | 10 | 0040 | Beta | Jan 25, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 14, 2026 |
| № 4351 | S05 | E07 | 16 | 0080 | Beta | Jan 25, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 | Feb 14, 2026 |
| № 4350 | N21 | E17 | 03 | 0010 | Alpha | Jan 25, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
| № 4349 | S14 | E35 | 05 | 0120 | Beta | Jan 27, 2026 | Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 16, 2026 |
| № 4348 | S17 | W59 | 04 | 0010 | Beta | Jan 20, 2026 | Jan 26, 2026 | Feb 9, 2026 |
| № 4347 | N10 | W05 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Jan 24, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| № 4345 | S17 | W28 | 17 | 0110 | Beta-Gamma | Jan 22, 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| № 4344 | N19 | W42 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Jan 21, 2026 | Jan 28, 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 |
| № 4343 | S12 | W84 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Jan 18, 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 | Feb 7, 2026 |
| № 4342 | N14 | W31 | 13 | 0180 | Beta | Jan 22, 2026 | Jan 28, 2026 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| № 4341 | S11 | W35 | 12 | 0240 | 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.
