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Skies in Leh, Ladakh were lit up by a rare aurora borealis due to a strong geomagnetic storm that reached Earth on Thursday...
A spectacular display of auroras lit up the skies over Leh, India, as a severe geomagnetic storm struck Earth on October 10, 2024...
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) classified the geomagnetic storm as G4, indicating severe conditions that could disrupt power grids and satellite operations...
The geomagnetic storm is part of an ongoing period of heightened solar activity as the Sun approaches its solar maximum, expected to peak in 2025...
This cycle has led to an increase in solar flares and CMEs, which are responsible for creating auroras when charged particles collide with Earths magnetic field...
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