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A view of the United States at night from the international space station shows equipment from the ISS in the foreground. On Earth a lightning storm brightly illuminates clouds in spots and city lights are visible in clear regions. Above a bright cluster of clouds a purple spot, labeled a sprite, is visible in higher atmosphere.

Sprites, Camera, Action!

An astronaut photographed the atmospheric phenomenon, associated with lightning, during a stormy night over North America. View the full story

Credits: NASA/Expedition 71 crew
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