31 Jan 2026

Sunspot group 4366 has rapidly grown and become extremely active, indicating a high likelihood of M-class and potentially X-class solar flares in the coming days. This activity, coupled with other sunspots on the far side of the sun, suggests a period of increased solar activity is imminent. The rapid growth and compact nature of sunspot group 4366 make it a significant factor in this solar activity.

During solar maximum, the heliosphere strengthens, redirecting cosmic rays away from the solar system. This results in a reduction of cosmic ray flux on Earth, which is currently lower than during solar cycle 24 and 23. The sunspot count is expected to decrease further, but significant solar flares and storms are still possible during the descending cycle.