Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on January 8, 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4337 | N25 | W35 | 05 | 0020 | Beta | Jan 6, 2026 | Jan 13, 2026 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| № 4336 | S10 | E41 | 12 | 0300 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Jan 12, 2026 | Jan 19, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
| № 4334 | S16 | E07 | 12 | 0150 | Beta-Gamma | Jan 10, 2026 | Jan 16, 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| № 4333 | S10 | W66 | 06 | 0010 | Beta | Jan 4, 2026 | Jan 11, 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 |
| № 4325 | S09 | W90 | 06 | 0120 | Beta | Jan 2, 2026 | Jan 9, 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| № 4324 | N25 | W79 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Jan 3, 2026 | Jan 10, 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 |
| № 4323 | S17 | W83 | 06 | 0110 | 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.
