February 22, 2026, marked the first fully spotless day since June 2022. This ended a massive streak of roughly 1,355 consecutive days with visible sunspots.

We are currently in the declining phase of Solar Cycle 25. While the "Solar Maximum" (the peak of activity) occurred around 2024, the cycle doesn't just stop; it fluctuates. This "spotless" moment is like a brief intermission in a very loud play.

Solar observations acquired with the CESAR Solar Telescopes in Calcium K, White Light (visible), and Hydrogen Alpha (H-alpha). Multi-wavelength imaging highlights distinct layers and activity of the solar atmosphere.

Calcium-K, Visible (White-light) and Hydrogen-Alpha (H-alpha) | 2026-02-24 | 10:51 UTC