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Oct 7, 2024

Astronauts Reveal Dazzling Red Sprites: Stunning Phenomena Captured From Space Station [Video]

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https://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/images/153422/sprites-camera-action.

An astronaut on the International Space Station captured a red sprite over North America, a rare atmospheric phenomenon associated with powerful lightning.

This event, visible from space, was recorded through a timelapse video that spans over several U.S. states. The sequence also highlights other weather phenomena and contributes to NASAs Spritacular project, which aims to better understand these elusive events.

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