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NASA Astronaut Captures Stunning Lightning from Space

5/25/2025

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NASA astronaut Anne McClain has shared breathtaking images of lightning, snapped from the International Space Station, soaring 260 miles above Earth. Her stunning photographs, taken over Alabama and Georgia, reveal the raw beauty of lightning through a technique that captures fleeting moments at 120 frames per second, showcasing nature's awe-inspiring power.

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NASA astronaut Anne McClain has shared breathtaking images of lightning, snapped from the International Space Station, soaring 260 miles above Earth. Her stunning photographs, taken over Alabama and Georgia, reveal the raw beauty of lightning through a technique that captures fleeting moments at 120 frames per second, showcasing nature's awe-inspiring power.