Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on July 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4499 | N04 | E34 | 05 | 0030 | Beta | Jul 31, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 |
| № 4498 | N14 | E64 | 05 | 0210 | Beta | Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 | Aug 23, 2026 |
| № 4497 | S19 | W46 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Jul 25, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
| № 4496 | N05 | E08 | 08 | 0080 | Beta | Jul 29, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 19, 2026 |
| № 4495 | S02 | W37 | 04 | 0030 | Beta | Jul 26, 2026 | Aug 2, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
| № 4494 | S03 | W26 | 06 | 0040 | Beta | Jul 27, 2026 | Aug 3, 2026 | Aug 16, 2026 |
| № 4493 | N05 | W99 | 03 | 0210 | Beta | Jul 21, 2026 | Jul 28, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 |
| № 4492 | N16 | W46 | 03 | 0130 | Alpha | Jul 25, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1997 to July 2026. The gray background is the average SSN index.