A storm chaser says he "screamed" when he captured an elusive natural phenomenon, known as red sprites, on video.

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 ...

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 ...

Strange jellyfish lights that appeared above thunderstorms around the world recently had people talking online. Many were puzzled and curious, with some even speculating wild ideas about alien ...

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 ...

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 ...

NASA’s James Webb detects mysterious red flashes in space, sparking Stranger Things vibes as Netflix subtly nods to the ...

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A photograph taken by NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick from the International Space Station shows mysterious blue orbs far below the station and dotting the air off the coast of South Africa. Among ...

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Blue jets and blue starters form from multiple streamers of electrical energy rather than as a single glowing column, according to Penn State researchers who modeled the formation of these atmospheric ...