ISS Astronauts Look Out Over the US—Can't Believe What They See

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. The photo, taken from orbit during the night, shows a glowing bluish-purple halo with a vivid red column shooting upward into space. More

(Source: Newsweek - Jul 6)