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Do Solar Storms Have An Impact On Human Health? Here's What A Doctor Says
Most people are familiar with the impact solar storms can have on technology. However, a question that often arises is whether these solar events can also affect human health. Read on to know more.
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Aurora Borealis In India: Which Places Have The Best Chance Of Seeing It?
While most of India is unlikely to witness bright auroras, people in Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, and other high altitude northern regions may have a chance.
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Massive Solar Storm Reveals How Mars Is Losing Its Atmosphere
Researchers using NASA’s MAVEN observed unusual plasma structures during a major Solar Storm, revealing new details about how solar wind strips away the Martian atmosphere and reshapes the planet over time.
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Spacecraft To Probe How Earth Fends Off Raging Solar Winds
Particularly fierce solar storms can knock out satellites, threaten astronauts - and create colourful auroras in the skies of northern and southern latitudes.
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Carrington-Level Solar Storm Could Disrupt Satellites, GPS, and Power Grids, Scientists Warn
A solar superstorm like the Carrington Event could disrupt satellites, GPS, and power grids worldwide. Scientists warn that while rare, such events pose a serious threat to modern infrastructure, though improved monitoring and safeguards may reduce the risks.
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Scientists Trace Solar Storm Origins to Hidden Layer Deep Inside the Sun
Scientists have identified the Sun’s tachocline—a thin layer deep below the surface—as the source of powerful magnetic forces driving solar storms. The discovery could improve space weather forecasts and provide earlier warnings for disruptions to satellites and power systems.
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Angry Sun Puts India At Risk, ISRO Warns Of Strong Radio Blackout
The Sun is angry again, unleashing a series of powerful solar flares that have triggered warnings from space agencies across the world, including India's ISRO, which is closely monitoring the situation for potential strong radio blackout conditions.
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2026 Could Be the Best Year for Northern Lights; Why Post-Solar Maximum Storms Are Set to Surge
The end of 2025 saw bright auroras over northern skies following a strong solar flare. In October 2024, NASA noted that the Sun had entered its solar maximum phase. Experts predicted that the most frequent and intense Northern Lights would likely occur throughout 2026. Even though solar activity has technically begun its gradual decline since the 2...
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NOAA Issues G2 Solar Storm Watch; May Spark Auroras but Threaten Satellite Signals
Space weather scientists are monitoring a coronal mass ejection expected to reach Earth around January 2–3, 2026. NOAA forecasts a G2-level geomagnetic storm, which is considered moderate but can still affect satellites, power grids and radio communications. While the event may bring vivid auroras to high latitudes, it also highlights the Sun’s...
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Solar Storm Could Trigger Satellite Collisions In Some Conditions: Study
A new study warns that a major solar storm could disable satellite controls and trigger cascading collisions in low Earth orbit within about three days.
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Strongest Solar Flare of 2025 Sends High-Energy Radiation Rushing Toward Earth
A powerful X5.1 solar flare on November 11, 2025, sent high-speed protons toward Earth, producing the strongest radiation spike detected in nearly two decades. The event caused a rare ground-level enhancement, briefly raising radiation at flight altitude to ten times normal. While not dangerous this time, scientists warn larger flares could threate...
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Intense Solar Storm With Huge CMEs Forced Astronauts to Take Shelter on the ISS
A major solar storm in mid-November 2025 dazzled Earth with vivid auroras but forced astronauts on the ISS to take radiation precautions. Russian cosmonauts sheltered in the station’s heavily protected Destiny lab, while other crew members stayed in shielded quarters as controllers limited access to higher-risk modules during the event.
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Solar Storm From Four Sun Eruptions Could Cause Minor Geomagnetic Activity
A burst of solar activity could soon paint Earth’s skies with auroras. Between October 11 and 13, the Sun fired four coronal mass ejections toward Earth, expected to arrive October 15–17. NOAA predicts mild G1 geomagnetic storms that could trigger colorful northern lights visible across high and even mid-latitude regions.
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Solar Storm From Hidden Magnetic Island on the Sun Surprises Scientists
In mid-September 2025, a “secret” magnetic island inside a solar coronal hole triggered a powerful G3 storm. The surprise event sent dazzling auroras across North America, seen as far south as Illinois. Researchers say the rare polarity patch intensified solar winds, making aurora season’s start spectacular.
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Butterfly-Shaped Hole in the Sun Could Spark Solar Storms Worldwide This Weekend
A giant butterfly-shaped coronal hole on the Sun is blasting solar wind toward Earth, expected to trigger geomagnetic storm conditions on Sept. 13–14. Forecasts suggest possible G1 to G2 levels, raising chances for auroras across mid- and high-latitudes. Scientists note the equinox effect could intensify activity, offering a prime opportunity for...
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Do Solar Storms Have An Impact On Human Health? Here's What A Doctor Says
Most people are familiar with the impact solar storms can have on technology. However, a question that often arises is whether these solar events can also affect human health. Read on to know more.
-
Aurora Borealis In India: Which Places Have The Best Chance Of Seeing It?
While most of India is unlikely to witness bright auroras, people in Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir, and other high altitude northern regions may have a chance.
-
Massive Solar Storm Reveals How Mars Is Losing Its Atmosphere
Researchers using NASA’s MAVEN observed unusual plasma structures during a major Solar Storm, revealing new details about how solar wind strips away the Martian atmosphere and reshapes the planet over time.
-
Spacecraft To Probe How Earth Fends Off Raging Solar Winds
Particularly fierce solar storms can knock out satellites, threaten astronauts - and create colourful auroras in the skies of northern and southern latitudes.
-
Carrington-Level Solar Storm Could Disrupt Satellites, GPS, and Power Grids, Scientists Warn
A solar superstorm like the Carrington Event could disrupt satellites, GPS, and power grids worldwide. Scientists warn that while rare, such events pose a serious threat to modern infrastructure, though improved monitoring and safeguards may reduce the risks.
-
Scientists Trace Solar Storm Origins to Hidden Layer Deep Inside the Sun
Scientists have identified the Sun’s tachocline—a thin layer deep below the surface—as the source of powerful magnetic forces driving solar storms. The discovery could improve space weather forecasts and provide earlier warnings for disruptions to satellites and power systems.
-
Angry Sun Puts India At Risk, ISRO Warns Of Strong Radio Blackout
The Sun is angry again, unleashing a series of powerful solar flares that have triggered warnings from space agencies across the world, including India's ISRO, which is closely monitoring the situation for potential strong radio blackout conditions.
-
2026 Could Be the Best Year for Northern Lights; Why Post-Solar Maximum Storms Are Set to Surge
The end of 2025 saw bright auroras over northern skies following a strong solar flare. In October 2024, NASA noted that the Sun had entered its solar maximum phase. Experts predicted that the most frequent and intense Northern Lights would likely occur throughout 2026. Even though solar activity has technically begun its gradual decline since the 2...
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NOAA Issues G2 Solar Storm Watch; May Spark Auroras but Threaten Satellite Signals
Space weather scientists are monitoring a coronal mass ejection expected to reach Earth around January 2–3, 2026. NOAA forecasts a G2-level geomagnetic storm, which is considered moderate but can still affect satellites, power grids and radio communications. While the event may bring vivid auroras to high latitudes, it also highlights the Sun’s...
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Solar Storm Could Trigger Satellite Collisions In Some Conditions: Study
A new study warns that a major solar storm could disable satellite controls and trigger cascading collisions in low Earth orbit within about three days.
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Strongest Solar Flare of 2025 Sends High-Energy Radiation Rushing Toward Earth
A powerful X5.1 solar flare on November 11, 2025, sent high-speed protons toward Earth, producing the strongest radiation spike detected in nearly two decades. The event caused a rare ground-level enhancement, briefly raising radiation at flight altitude to ten times normal. While not dangerous this time, scientists warn larger flares could threate...
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Intense Solar Storm With Huge CMEs Forced Astronauts to Take Shelter on the ISS
A major solar storm in mid-November 2025 dazzled Earth with vivid auroras but forced astronauts on the ISS to take radiation precautions. Russian cosmonauts sheltered in the station’s heavily protected Destiny lab, while other crew members stayed in shielded quarters as controllers limited access to higher-risk modules during the event.
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Solar Storm From Four Sun Eruptions Could Cause Minor Geomagnetic Activity
A burst of solar activity could soon paint Earth’s skies with auroras. Between October 11 and 13, the Sun fired four coronal mass ejections toward Earth, expected to arrive October 15–17. NOAA predicts mild G1 geomagnetic storms that could trigger colorful northern lights visible across high and even mid-latitude regions.
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Solar Storm From Hidden Magnetic Island on the Sun Surprises Scientists
In mid-September 2025, a “secret” magnetic island inside a solar coronal hole triggered a powerful G3 storm. The surprise event sent dazzling auroras across North America, seen as far south as Illinois. Researchers say the rare polarity patch intensified solar winds, making aurora season’s start spectacular.
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Butterfly-Shaped Hole in the Sun Could Spark Solar Storms Worldwide This Weekend
A giant butterfly-shaped coronal hole on the Sun is blasting solar wind toward Earth, expected to trigger geomagnetic storm conditions on Sept. 13–14. Forecasts suggest possible G1 to G2 levels, raising chances for auroras across mid- and high-latitudes. Scientists note the equinox effect could intensify activity, offering a prime opportunity for...
