What are the mysterious red sprites and blue jets astronauts spot swishing over Earth from the ISS?

Astronauts aboard the ISS frequently capture Transient Luminous Events (TLEs), mysterious colorful bursts like red sprites and blue jets occurring high above thunderstorms. These upper-atmosphere ...
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Astronaut snaps incredible image of rare space phenomenon above thunderstorm, see the photo from the ISS!

Astronaut Nichole Ayersaboard the International Space Station (ISS) recently captured a breathtaking view of a rare atmospheric phenomenon known as a “sprite.” Taken from 250 miles above Earth, the ...

The incredible shot of a ‘red sprite’ taken an hour’s drive into the remote Kimberley

There’s a trio of interesting things to tickle your mind in this image. First, that beautiful boab, backlit by a distant ...