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ISS Astronauts Look Out Over the US—Can't Believe What They See - Newsweek (www.newsweek.com)
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A picture snapped from the International Space Station (ISS) by NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers has captured a lesser-seen view of an extraordinary atmospheric phenomenon known as a red sprite.

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[–] lurch@sh.itjust.works 38 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Cool pic, but horrible clickbait article title. Like telling ppl upfront it's rare red sprite lightning wouldn't get ppl interested.

[–] Sterile_Technique@lemmy.world 31 points 2 days ago

The pic, for those who don't want to give them clicks: