However, in contradiction with the forecasts, the hit had a not-so-strong impact and it failed to create a significant storm. However, at present, there does exist a fear of the solar storm that can hit the planet very soon. The worrisome news is that the impact can lead to a strong geomagnetic storm on May 10. The purpose of launching the satellite is to study the Sun, along with its atmosphere and how it impacts on the solar system. SOHO is capable of capturing images of the corona of the sun, and can also measure the magnetic fields of the surface of the sun and the velocity of the star.

Source: Dainik Jagran May 10, 2023 08:35 UTC