Scientists are working to understand the curious phenomena of red sprites, green ghosts and blue jets high above ...

A picture snapped from the International Space Station (ISS) by NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers has captured a lesser-seen view ...

U.S. astronaut Nichole "Vapor" Ayers captured a spectacular view of a phenomenon known as a "sprite" blazing to life above an ...

NASA’s astronaut, Nichole “Vapor” Ayers, has photographed a spectacular atmospheric event – a large red ‘jellyfish’ sprite ...

An astronaut aboard the International Space Station has shared a striking photo of what is known as a Transient Luminous ...

"Nadir view of Transient Luminous Events (TLE ) or upper atmospheric lightning." OK, this is kind of out there and caters to your inner Uber-Geek.

You could call it “upper atmospheric lightning,” however that’s a bit misleading as these are made up of cold plasma- akin to fluorescent lights, unlike white hot lightning.

Red lightning isn’t the only upper-atmosphere phenomenon that can be triggered by thunderstorms. Collectively known as Transient Luminous Events, or TLEs, other examples include blue jets, ...

Transient luminous events are caused by upper-atmospheric lightning. This one happened in early September and Pesquet tweeted about it this week, calling it "a very rare occurrence." ...

Even with advances in technology, it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly where and when some of the most severe weather will ...

T.L.E.s can include blue jets, which fire upward from thunderstorm clouds, as well as crimson-tinged upper atmospheric lightning that can come in many shapes, like carrots and jellyfish, ...

"Nadir view of Transient Luminous Events (TLE ) or upper atmospheric lightning." The video captures around six seconds of sprites over the Amazon basin.