At first sight, you may think that it is a nebula, especially when the picture is taken by an astronaut. However, this image shows the lightning that hits the world, shining clouds at night as seen from above.
What is it?
“It looks like lightning from the top,” wrote Anne McClain, an astronaut to the 73 crew members, from the International Space Station, on May 2025.
Although this is not the first time the lightning is detected or derived from space, McCinel’s picture is a shocking example of how to make a natural art, especially when viewed from a different angle.
Where is it?
According to McClain, this photo (and others like it) taken while above US States of Alabama and Georgia. the International Space Station Earth orbits about 260 miles (420 kilometers) above the planet.
Why is it awesome?
Just as in the world, where to attract persuasion requires a mix of skill and luck, McClein knows the bolts of power bolts from space.
“Don Pettit enhances this picture method, further made and sent to me by my crew, Nichole Ayers,” McClain wrote X. “Photos are taken 120 frames per second, and the flashes you only see a frame. Fast and angry, but also an extraordinary view!”
Many pictures are required to get a frame showing the lightning. As such – and to pick up other targets – approximately about 30% of all photos derived from international space station during spactit station alone.
Want to learn more?
You can See more lightning examples Captured from space and learn more about the science of lightning.
