Speeding around the Earth at 28,000 km/h, NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers captured an incredible view of a phenomenon known as a red sprite. Here's the science behind this 'transient luminous event'.

Nichole 'Vapor' Ayers took the photo as the ISS passed over the US and Mexico on July 3, 2025. “Just. Wow,” Ayers posted to social media later that day along with the stunning picture. Just. Wow. As ...

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A NASA astronaut captured an image of a giant “red sprite” from space earlier this week, and the jellyfish-looking result is stunning. Nichole Ayers, an American astronaut currently aboard the ...

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers, currently stationed on board the International Space Station, shared an incredible image of a sprite — a rare weather phenomenon that's triggered high above the clouds by ...

An astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS) has snapped a picture of a rare and spectacular atmospheric phenomenon. NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick captured a form of lightning known as ...

An astronaut captured an elusive glimpse of red lightning from space. NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick imaged the rare red sprite phenomenon from the International Space Station earlier in the year, ...

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers captured an electrifying image of a giant lightning "sprite" shooting up over Mexico and southern U.S. states. The red "jellyfish" could help researchers learn more about ...

A rarely seen aerial phenomenon involving bright red streaks floating in the sky was photographed above the Atacama Desert in Chile on August 22. The mysterious lights, known as "red sprites," were ...

Image of a red sprite taken from the International Space Station in October 2023 by Expedition 70 Commander, Dr. Andreas Mogensen. Credit: ESA/DTU/ A. Mogensen Image of a red sprite taken from the ...

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Thunderstorms are known for their thunder and lightning, and can also be associated with winds and damaging hail. However, there is an additional feature that occasionally appears at the top of ...