Space Sprite Spectacle: Astronaut Captures Rare Red Lightning Phenomenon from ISS

Space Sprite Spectacle: Astronaut Captures Rare Red Lightning Phenomenon from ISS

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July 28, 2022

An astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) recently captured a rare and stunning phenomenon known as red lightning, also called sprites. This unique type of lightning occurs at high altitudes in Earth’s atmosphere and is a sight rarely seen by human eyes.

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