Sunspots and active regions
The following active regions with sunspot groups were visible on the Sun on April 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| № 4414 | N12 | E77 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Apr 15, 2026 | Apr 22, 2026 | May 5, 2026 |
| № 4413 | N08 | W59 | 04 | 0030 | Beta-Gamma | Apr 4, 2026 | Apr 11, 2026 | Apr 25, 2026 |
| № 4412 | N10 | W16 | 03 | 0010 | Beta | Apr 8, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | Apr 28, 2026 |
| № 4409 | N02 | W56 | 15 | 0190 | Beta-Gamma | Apr 5, 2026 | Apr 11, 2026 | Apr 25, 2026 |
| № 4408 | N08 | W55 | 01 | 0060 | Alpha | Apr 5, 2026 | Apr 12, 2026 | Apr 25, 2026 |
| № 4406 | N07 | W80 | 01 | 0030 | Alpha | Apr 3, 2026 | Apr 10, 2026 | Apr 23, 2026 |
| № 4405 | S28 | W71 | 03 | 0120 | Beta | Apr 3, 2026 | Apr 10, 2026 | Apr 24, 2026 |
| № 4404 | N13 | W85 | 02 | 0050 | Beta | Apr 2, 2026 | Apr 9, 2026 | Apr 23, 2026 |
Solar cycle progression
The average monthly sunspot number (SSN) from January 1997 to April 2026. The gray background is the average SSN index.