Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 28, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4358 | N14 | E66 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Feb 3, 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 | Feb 23, 2026 |
| № 4357 | S13 | W03 | 05 | 0020 | Beta | Jan 29, 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| № 4356 | S12 | W18 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Jan 27, 2026 | Feb 3, 2026 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| № 4355 | S13 | E07 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Jan 29, 2026 | Feb 5, 2026 | Feb 19, 2026 |
| № 4353 | N17 | W56 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Jan 25, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 | Feb 14, 2026 |
| № 4351 | S05 | W59 | 06 | 0060 | Beta | Jan 24, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 | Feb 14, 2026 |
| № 4349 | S14 | W32 | 01 | 0120 | Alpha | Jan 26, 2026 | Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 16, 2026 |
| № 4347 | N09 | W70 | 02 | 0060 | Alpha | Jan 24, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1997 to January 2026. The gray background is the average SSN index.
