Powerful solar storm hit Earth in May 2024, triggering Auroras
Moneycontrol — June 21, 2024, 06:00 PM UTC
Summary: In May 2024, a powerful solar storm hit Earth, triggering Auroras in various locations, including northern India. The storm originated from sunspot AR3664 and released eight X-class solar flares between May 7-11. Traveling at 3 million miles per hour, the storm caused a G5-rated geomagnetic storm on May 10. Monitoring solar activity is crucial for predicting and mitigating disruptions to Earth's systems.
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