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Auroras Seen In Unlikely Locations Globally 2nd Time This Year

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Auroras Seen In Unlikely Locations Globally 2nd Time This Year

Photo Credit: Indian Institute of Astrophysics and Bhabha Atomic Research Center In Ladakh’s Hanle and Leh, the aurora-lit skies were captured on camera by scientists from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru and the Bhabha Atomic Research Center, Mumbai stationed there. A statement issued by the Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), said “For an extraordinary fourth…

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Missed The Northern Lights? Don’t Worry, Another Show Expected Next Month

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Missed The Northern Lights? Don’t Worry, Another Show Expected Next Month

Last weekend’s Northern Lights were the result of a big solar storm. Last week, certain parts of the world were fortunate to glimpse the aurora borealis. If you have missed the spectacular sight, don’t worry. There is a possibility of another appearance as early as next month. The aurora borealis, also known as the Northern…

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More solar storms brewing after last week’s aurorae as Sun ‘wakes up’

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More solar storms brewing after last week’s aurorae as Sun ‘wakes up’

On Friday night, people from across the world were treated to a rare spectacle: vivid aurorae hanging like curtains of light in the sky. They appeared even in places where aurorae aren’t usually visible. For instance, people at the Indian Astronomical Observatory spotted an aurora over Hanle in Ladakh — far away from places near…

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NASA Shares Photos Of Massive Explosions On Sun That Unleashed Solar Flares

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NASA Shares Photos Of Massive Explosions On Sun That Unleashed Solar Flares

For skywatchers across the globe, this celestial drama unfolded in stunning auroras. New Delhi: NASA has recorded two explosions on the surface of the sun which unleashed powerful solar flares on Friday and Saturday. NASA’s Solar Dynamics Observatory meticulously documented the solar eruptions which sent ripples of electromagnetic energy hurtling towards Earth.  “The Sun emitted…

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