Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on March 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4402 | N14 | E68 | 01 | 0080 | Alpha | Mar 29, 2026 | Apr 5, 2026 | Apr 19, 2026 |
| № 4401 | N24 | E63 | 05 | 0100 | Beta | Mar 29, 2026 | Apr 5, 2026 | Apr 19, 2026 |
| № 4400 | S12 | W25 | 07 | 0040 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Mar 22, 2026 | Mar 29, 2026 | Apr 12, 2026 |
| № 4399 | S17 | E68 | 03 | 0170 | Alpha | Mar 29, 2026 | Apr 5, 2026 | Apr 19, 2026 |
| № 4398 | S15 | E13 | 05 | 0020 | Beta | Mar 25, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 |
| № 4397 | N16 | E14 | 02 | 0020 | Beta | Mar 25, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 |
| № 4392 | S18 | W65 | 03 | 0120 | Beta | Mar 19, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | Apr 9, 2026 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1997 to March 2026. The gray background is the average SSN index.