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Stunning Red Sprite Captured Over U.S.-Mexico Thunderstorm

7/11/2025

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On July 3, 2025, astronaut Nichole Ayers captured a breathtaking image of a giant red sprite lighting up the sky above a thunderstorm between Mexico and the U.S. This stunning electrical phenomenon, soaring 30 to 56 miles above Earth, offers scientists valuable insights into the intricate connections of our atmosphere and weather systems.

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On July 3, 2025, astronaut Nichole Ayers captured a breathtaking image of a giant red sprite lighting up the sky above a thunderstorm between Mexico and the U.S. This stunning electrical phenomenon, soaring 30 to 56 miles above Earth, offers scientists valuable insights into the intricate connections of our atmosphere and weather systems.