Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 31, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4366 | N16 | E67 | 04 | 0060 | Beta | Feb 6, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| № 4365 | N28 | W10 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Jan 31, 2026 | Feb 7, 2026 | Feb 21, 2026 |
| № 4363 | S24 | E61 | 03 | 0030 | Beta | Feb 6, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| № 4362 | S17 | E60 | 01 | 0020 | Alpha | Feb 5, 2026 | Feb 12, 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| № 4360 | S15 | E28 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Feb 3, 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 | Feb 23, 2026 |
| № 4359 | N18 | E03 | 01 | 0010 | Alpha | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 8, 2026 | Feb 22, 2026 |
| № 4358 | N14 | E25 | 02 | 0010 | Alpha | Feb 3, 2026 | Feb 10, 2026 | Feb 23, 2026 |
| № 4357 | S13 | W45 | 05 | 0020 | Beta | Jan 28, 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| № 4349 | S14 | W71 | 04 | 0130 | Beta | Jan 26, 2026 | Feb 2, 2026 | Feb 16, 2026 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1997 to January 2026. The gray background is the average SSN index.