Being 250 miles above Earth offers astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) not only breathtaking views, but also the chance to document phenomena rarely seen from the ground. Recently, astronaut Nichole Ayers, part of the SpaceX Crew-10 mission, captured one such elusive spectacle — a gigantic jet — during a thunderstorm over North America. What Are Gigantic … [Read more...] about Astronaut Aboard the ISS Captures an Elusive Atmospheric Phenomenon on Camera
Upper Atmosphere Lightning
Red Sprite Lightning: The Most Disturbing Meteorological Phenomenon Captured in Stunning Detail
Have you ever witnessed a spectacle of nature more awe-inspiring than a red sprite lightning storm? These elusive, otherworldly phenomena, also known as sprites, are fleeting bursts of light that occur high above thunderstorms. While ordinary lightning crackles within the clouds, red sprites dance in the upper atmosphere, painting the night sky with an eerie glow. What are … [Read more...] about Red Sprite Lightning: The Most Disturbing Meteorological Phenomenon Captured in Stunning Detail