Aditya-L1 Unveils Solar Storms' Impact on Earth's Magnetic Field

• ISRO's Aditya-L1 mission provides new insights into how solar storms affect Earth’s magnetic shield.
• A study published in the Astrophysical Journal analyzed a major space weather event from October 2024 using Aditya-L1 data.
• The turbulent region of the solar storm strongly compressed Earth’s magnetic field, exposing geostationary satellites.
• This phenomenon, occurring during severe space weather, can super-intensify auroral currents, heating the upper atmosphere.
• Findings emphasize the need for continuous monitoring of solar activity to protect critical space assets.

Why It Matters: Aditya-L1 reveals solar storms compress Earth's magnetic field, impacting satellites and atmosphere.