Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 3, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4334 | S15 | E73 | 01 | 0080 | Alpha | Jan 10, 2026 | Jan 16, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| № 4333 | S11 | E03 | 05 | 0020 | Beta-Gamma | Jan 4, 2026 | Jan 11, 2026 | Jan 25, 2026 |
| № 4332 | N14 | E03 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Jan 4, 2026 | Jan 11, 2026 | Jan 25, 2026 |
| № 4328 | S13 | W34 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 8, 2026 | Jan 22, 2026 |
| № 4325 | S08 | W24 | 26 | 0330 | Beta-Gamma | Jan 2, 2026 | Jan 9, 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| № 4324 | N24 | W15 | 13 | 0170 | Beta-Delta | Jan 3, 2026 | Jan 10, 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 |
| № 4323 | S17 | W14 | 06 | 0030 | Beta | Jan 3, 2026 | Jan 10, 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1997 to January 2026. The gray background is the average SSN index.
