Astronaut snaps giant red 'jellyfish' sprite over North America during upward-shooting lightning event

Friday, July 4, 2025 - 10:37 in Astronomy & Space

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.

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