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'.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Two mysterious red hazes hovered over Earth on August 10 ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. On May 19, 2022, two astrophotographers set up near the sacred ...

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 ...

After years of describing red sprites as “rare” and “elusive,” astronauts on the International Space Station are out to prove me wrong. They photographed two entirely unrelated sprites above ...

For nearly a century, pilots have reported seeing mysterious red flashes above thunderstorms, initially dismissed as myths. These elusive phenomena, known as red sprites, are now captured by ...

A rare and extraordinary atmospheric phenomenon has been documented above the Himalayas, where over 100 red sprite lightning strikes were captured in breathtaking photos and videos. This remarkable ...

A NASA astronaut captured this odd weather phenomenon, called a red sprite, from the International Space Station. Nichole Ayers A NASA astronaut captured an image of a giant “red sprite” from space ...

Red sprites have been captured on camera in Western Australia’s Kimberley. Rarely seen with the naked eye, red sprites are colourful bursts of energy in Earth’s upper atmosphere. This incredibly rare ...

Column-shaped red sprites in a photo snapped Aug. 12, 2013 above Red Willow County, Neb. Amazing new photos and video of the elusive red lightning called sprites are helping researchers understand how ...

While orbiting high above North America, NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers captured a rare sight- glowing red lights shimmering in Earth’s upper atmosphere. The phenomenon, known as a Transient Luminous ...

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 ...