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Astronaut snaps giant red 'jellyfish' sprite over North America during upward-shooting lightning event
By Harry Baker published
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 this rare phenomenon.

Rare colorful lightning caught on camera by ISS astronaut. 'OK, this is kind of out there'
By Brett Tingley published
NASA astronaut Don Pettit captured breathtaking video of a rare atmospheric phenomenon from his perch high above Earth on the International Space Station.

Eerie, ultra-detailed photo of a lightning 'sprite' exposes one of nature's least understood phenomena
By Harry Baker published
An astronomer in Slovakia captured the rare luminous phenomenon as it briefly flashed in Earth's upper atmosphere during a thunderstorm.

Video Reveals 'Sprite' Lightning Secrets
By Dave Mosher last updated
Ultra-fast, ultra-bright sprites caught forming in the act.

Origin of Mysterious Jellyfish Lightning 'Sprites' Revealed
By Tanya Lewis published
The origin of the mysterious reddish lighting above thunderstorms, known as atmospheric sprites, has long puzzled scientists, but they now have some idea how it forms.

'Gigantic Jet' Lightning Spotted Over China
By Elizabeth Howell published
Furthest from equator phenomenon has been observed.

Mysterious Lightning Caught in High-Speed, 3D Video
By Charles Q. Choi published
Best view yet of strange elves and sprites high in atmosphere.
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