Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:49am on 15 May 2024,Wednesday India
India's space observatories detected solar flares that caused Aurora lights worldwide, despite the phenomenon not being visible in many parts of India. Aditya-L1 and Chandrayaan-2 orbiters observed charged particles ejected by the Sun, which typically reach the poles and create vibrant colors. A geomagnetic storm allowed these particles to reach the upper atmosphere, disrupting communications and GPS systems. India was less affected due to the storm's timing and lower latitudes, according to ISRO. The storm was the most intense since 2003, with a geomagnetic storm index of nine. Indian space agencies monitored the event, providing valuable data.
