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NASA Seeks Public Photos of Rare Thunderstorm Sprites

8/19/2025

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Sprites are reddish-orange emissions occurring above thunderstorms, differing from gigantic jets.
Gigantic jets reach altitudes of about 20 km, while sprites form at approximately 80 km.
NASA invites the public to submit photos of these phenomena for research purposes.

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Story summary

Sprites are reddish-orange emissions occurring above thunderstorms, differing from gigantic jets.
Gigantic jets reach altitudes of about 20 km, while sprites form at approximately 80 km.
NASA invites the public to submit photos of these phenomena for research purposes.