Aditya-L1 Solar Mission Reveals First Significant Findings on Solar Eruptions

Aditya-L1 Solar Mission Reveals First Significant Findings on Solar Eruptions

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Indian scientists have achieved an important milestone in solar research, reporting the first major findings from the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) aboard India’s Aditya-L1 mission. The solar mission, launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in September 2023, is India’s first dedicated solar observation project positioned at the…

Powerful Solar Storm Might Have Caused Widespread Auroras and Potential Disruptions, NOAA Says

Powerful Solar Storm Might Have Caused Widespread Auroras and Potential Disruptions, NOAA Says

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On Thursday, a significant solar outburst impacted Earth, leading to a “severe” G4-class geomagnetic storm. This event, triggered by an enormous mass of charged particles ejected from the sun on October 8, has generated the potential for auroras to be visible much farther south than usual, possibly reaching areas like…

Severe Solar Storm Warning: NOAA Predicts Auroras Across US, Possible Power Grid Impact

Severe Solar Storm Warning: NOAA Predicts Auroras Across US, Possible Power Grid Impact

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A powerful solar storm is predicted to reach Earth on Thursday, 10th October, according to forecasters from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The storm could generate stunning auroras and affect radio communications, power grids, and satellites. NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Centre (SWPC) has issued a G4-class geomagnetic…