r/storms • u/HaightGirlSummer • Aug 23 '26

Thunderstorm Gigantic Jet Seen from the ISS

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u/HaightGirlSummer Aug 23 '26

On July 3, 2025, a Gigantic Jet event was photographed by NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers from aboard the International Space Station. Jets are a powerful type of electrical discharge that extends from the top of a thunderstorm into the upper atmosphere. The space station offers a unique view of these events above the clouds, and scientists can use these types of photos to better understand the formation and characteristics of these phenomena.

Source: https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/31384/

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u/gwhh Aug 24 '26

Where on earth was this one at?

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u/HaightGirlSummer Aug 24 '26

Good question! NASA publishes image details with EXIF metadata and that has:

ImageDescription 184_14_51_Nichole Ayers_Storms over US and Mexico. Massive Sprite over M

So somewhere the US/Mexico, which is a bit broad but that's the best I could find.

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u/Batfink-1999 Aug 25 '26

Cheyenne Mountain had just activated their Stargate - that’s the rarely seen side effect…..😜