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NASA Astronaut Films Stunning Sprites Above Amazon Basin

4/4/2025

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NASA astronaut Don Pettit captured stunning footage of rare Transient Luminous Events, known as sprites, from the International Space Station. In a mesmerizing six-second clip, these vibrant phenomena illuminate the skies above the Amazon basin, showcasing nature's electric artistry during intense thunderstorms, where electrical discharges soar nearly 50 miles above our planet.

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NASA astronaut Don Pettit captured stunning footage of rare Transient Luminous Events, known as sprites, from the International Space Station. In a mesmerizing six-second clip, these vibrant phenomena illuminate the skies above the Amazon basin, showcasing nature's electric artistry during intense thunderstorms, where electrical discharges soar nearly 50 miles above our planet.