Red sprites seen above the Himalayas reveal powerful storms, rare upper-atmosphere events, and atmospheric mysteries unfolding.

Have you ever heard of—or even seen—red lightning? These are not ... Scientists refer to them as "red sprites," named for their jellyfish-like appearance and vivid red flashes.

These are bright, colorful flashes of light faster than lightning and are sometimes referred to as "sprites." Pettit was able to view the sprites from directly above, looking down at what is known ...

Have you ever heard of—or even seen—red lightning? These are not ... Scientists refer to them as "red sprites", named for their jellyfish-like appearance and vivid red flashes.

A strange “red lightning” phenomenon ... captured the spectacular display of "red sprites” – an atmospheric phenomenon named after their jellyfish-like appearance. These were electrical ...

A strange “red lightning” phenomenon photographed from ... Lake in Tibet captured the spectacular display of "red sprites” – an atmospheric phenomenon named after their jellyfish-like appearance.