Will You See Aurora In India Today ? Massive Solar Storm To Hit Earth, Says NASA

A powerful solar storm is heading towards Earth and could trigger spectacular aurora displays across parts of Europe and even some northern regions of India, according to NASA.The US-based Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) has issued a geomagnetic storm watch for June 8-9 after a coronal mass ejection (CME) erupted from the Sun and was directed towards Earth. Scientists say the incoming solar storm could produce stronger effects than several recent solar events recorded earlier this week.A coronal mass ejection is a massive eruption of plasma and magnetic fields from the Sun. When such material reaches Earth, it can interact with the planet's magnetic field and trigger geomagnetic storms, which are responsible for producing auroras, commonly

known as the Northern Lights.According to space weather experts, the latest eruption originated from active solar region 4461. Observations suggest that the blast carried a dense core filament, a structure containing large amounts of plasma and strong magnetic fields. Such features can make a solar storm more intense when it reaches Earth.The Space Weather Prediction Center said the CME is expected to arrive during the June 8-9 period and may lead to elevated geomagnetic activity. Depending on how the magnetic field within the solar storm interacts with Earth's magnetic field, storm conditions could reach strong levels.

Can Auroras Be Seen In India?

The most visible effect is likely to be enhanced auroral activity. In Europe, auroras may be visible much farther south than usual if the storm intensifies. Experts say northern parts of India could also have a chance of witnessing faint auroral activity under favourable conditions, although visibility will depend on storm strength, cloud cover and local light pollution.Apart from colourful displays in the night sky, geomagnetic storms can sometimes cause minor disruptions to satellite operations, radio communications, navigation systems and power infrastructure. However, forecasters have said that any impacts from this event are expected to be limited and manageable.Space weather agencies are continuing to monitor the storm's progress and are expected to provide updates as the CME approaches Earth.Aurora photographers and skywatchers around the world are now closely tracking the event, with many hoping the solar storm will produce one of the brightest aurora displays of the year.