Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:32am on 08 Jun 2026,Monday Science
A powerful solar storm is expected to impact Earth on Monday night, raising the possibility of rare aurora sightings over parts of India. The US Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a G3 (strong) geomagnetic storm watch, with brief G4 (severe) conditions possible between 11:30 PM IST and 2:30 AM on June 9. Experts say high-altitude regions of Ladakh, particularly Hanle, have the best chance of witnessing faint red auroras. Parts of Kashmir, Nubra Valley and the Uttarakhand Himalayas may also get a glimpse if conditions remain favourable. Most major Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Bengaluru, are unlikely to see the phenomenon due to light pollution and cloud cover. (PC: India Today)
