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The night skies over Hanle, Ladakh, were transformed into a spectacular display of rare red auroras on January 19 and 20, following the most intense solar storm to hit Earth in over two decades. Typically a deep sapphire expanse dotted with distant stars and galaxies, the region’s skies were illuminated by an eerie, blood-red glow, captivating photographers and skywatchers alike. Social media quickly filled with striking images of the phenomenon, drawing attention from astronomy enthusiasts acro