Discovery was made using Gauribidanur radio telescope of Indian Institute of Astrophysics, and Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) onboard Aditya L1.

• Gauribidanur is currently India’s only dedicated low-frequency solar radio observatory.

About Coronal Mass Ejection (CME)

• Coronal Mass Ejection is a massive burst of solar plasma, charged particles (such as electrons and protons) and magnetic fields ejected from the Sun's outer atmosphere (Corona).
• Fast-moving CMEs generate shock waves which can compress Earth’s magnetosphere, leading to geomagnetic storms that disrupt satellites, GPS systems, radio communications, and even power grids.
  • They can also intensify auroras and increase radiation risks for astronauts and high-altitude flights.
• Origin: CMEs occur due to changes in the Sun’s magnetic field in the corona.
  • When twisted magnetic field lines suddenly reconnect, they release huge energy and eject solar material into space.
  • CMEs are most common during solar maximum during times when the sunspot cycle is most active. 
  • They are often linked to solar flares (bright flash of light) but can also occur independently.