• Scientists from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) observed a flareless coronal mass ejection (CME) on July 5, 2024, using the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) aboard India’s Aditya-L1 mission.
  • VELC provides high-frequency data on the solar corona, aiding in understanding magnetic instabilities that cause flares and CMEs.
  • The observation is significant as CMEs are usually linked to solar flares, but this one occurred without any associated flare.
  • With the sun nearing the peak of solar cycle 25, frequent CMEs are expected, and continuous monitoring will benefit Indian and international scientists.
  • The results will be published in the Astrophysical Journal, contributing to research on the complex relationship between flares and CMEs.