Ever heard of red sprites? They’re real — and they’re one of the rarest light shows on Earth. 🌩️ These silent, crimson bursts flash above thunderstorms, reaching high into the atmosphere like glowing jellyfish. They're triggered by powerful lightning strikes below — but instead of coming down, they leap upward into the mesosphere. Most people never see them. They last just milliseconds, and only under perfect conditions. But when they appear, they look like something out of another world. Next
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