aurora chaser

A powerful solar eruption lit up the Sun’s northern hemisphere late on May 12 (early May 13 IST), sending a massive wave of solar material into space. Due to its sheer scale, the eruption, which stretched nearly 600,000 miles (10 lakh kilometres), caught global attention. As the Sun nears the peak of its 11-year activity cycle, such events are expected to happen more often.

Earth is experiencing its strongest geomagnetic storm of the year, a G5 event triggered by multiple solar eruptions. This powerful solar outburst has made auroras visible at lower latitudes than usual, sparking global excitement. While a stunning spectacle, the storm also highlights vulnerabilities in our technological infrastructure, prompting calls for improved forecasting and monitoring.

The start of 2026 promises a smartphone surge with new releases from OnePlus, Realme, Oppo, Honor, and Xiaomi. Key launches include the OnePlus Turbo 6 series, Honor Power 2 with a massive battery, Oppo Reno 15 series, and Realme's 16 Pro series featuring 200MP cameras. Redmi also enters the fray with the Note 15 5G and Pad 2 Pro 5G.