Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on February 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4373 | N09 | E56 | 06 | 0130 | Beta | Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 20, 2026 | Mar 6, 2026 |
| № 4371 | S23 | E06 | 07 | 0120 | Beta | Feb 9, 2026 | Feb 16, 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| № 4369 | S03 | W10 | 01 | 0110 | Alpha | Feb 8, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
| № 4368 | S10 | W15 | 01 | 0100 | Alpha | Feb 8, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 | Feb 28, 2026 |
| № 4367 | N09 | W18 | 03 | 0040 | Beta | Feb 8, 2026 | Feb 14, 2026 | Feb 28, 2026 |
| № 4366 | N14 | W46 | 25 | 1000 | Beta-Gamma-Delta | Feb 6, 2026 | Feb 12, 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| № 4362 | S17 | W48 | 03 | 0050 | Beta | Feb 5, 2026 | Feb 12, 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| № 4358 | N17 | W84 | 02 | 0010 | Beta | Feb 3, 2026 | Feb 9, 2026 | Feb 23, 2026 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1997 to February 2026. The gray background is the average SSN index.
