Astronomers have confirmed that a powerful solar blast—comprising multiple Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs)—triggered a severe geomagnetic storm in May 2024, brightening the skies over Ladakh with rare auroral displays visible from mid-latitudes. The event, captured by Hanle and Merak observatories, included a stable auroral red arc, which is unusual for non‑polar regions. Analysis by the Indian Inst
