According to NASA reports, astronaut Nichole Ayers photographed a rare red sprite above a thunderstorm from the International Space Station (ISS). The sprite, a luminous column caused by lightning discharges, appeared over Mexico and the southern U.S. on July 3, 2025.
Key highlights:
• Astronaut Ayers captured the sprite 250 miles above Earth in July 2025.
• Sprites are elusive upper-atmosphere phenomena triggered by lightning.
• NASA’s Spritacular project crowdsources photos of sprites for study.
• Over 800 volunteers from 21 countries have contributed to the Spritacular project.
• The ISS provides a unique vantage point for studying sprites.
The sighting offers valuable insights into these mysterious atmospheric events and contributes to ongoing research on lightning processes globally.
Source: Gadgets 360