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ISS astronaut captures a rare phenomenon from orbit — a giant 'sprite' above a thunderstorm
U.S. astronaut Nichole "Vapor" Ayers captured a spectacular view of a phenomenon known as a "sprite" blazing to life above an ...
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Astronaut captures incredible burst of electricity above Earth
An astronaut has captured an incredible burst of electricity above Earth. NASA’s Nichole Ayers managed to snap a phenomenon ...
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Astronaut snaps giant red 'jellyfish' sprite over North America during upward-shooting lightning event
NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers captured an electrifying image of a giant lightning "sprite" shooting up over Mexico and ...
Astronauts on ISS capture giant red 'sprite' lighting up storm over Earth – See image here
"While orbiting 400 kilometres above Earth, Ayers witnessed an unusual phenomenon. A vibrant sprite, a type of Transient ...
ISS astronaut shares astonishing shot of a storm-generated sprite
Astronaut Nichole Ayers recently witnessed a phenomenon known as a sprite from the International Space Station.
Astronaut photographs elusive luminous event from far above Earth
An astronaut aboard the International Space Station has shared a striking photo of what is known as a Transient Luminous ...
Astronaut Captures Rare Jellyfish-Like Phenomenon Above Thunderstorm Clouds: ‘Wow ... I Caught This Sprite’
Sprites “are transient luminous events” that “are triggered by intense electrical activity in the thunderstorms,” astronaut Nichole Ayers said ...
A Red Sprite Gives Astronauts an Incredible Light Show
Scientists from the University of Miami, the Florida Aquarium, and Tela Marine in Honduras are transplanting crossbred coral ...
ISS Astronauts Look Out Over the US—Can't Believe What They See
A picture snapped from the International Space Station (ISS) by NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers has captured a lesser-seen view ...
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Wildly Beautiful and Rare "Red Sprite" Flare Seen on Earth From Orbit
NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers has shared an incredible image of a sprite, a rare weather phenomenon that's triggered high ...
Astronaut shares image of a stunning red sprite in the North America sky
The outer space is a fascinating place that will neve cease to amaze us, with incredible views that gives us a perspective of ...
NASA Astronaut Captures Stunning 'Sprite' Light Show Above Earth's Atmosphere
Sprites are a type of TLE, which create brilliant flashes of light high above powerful thunderstorms and are difficult to ...