Sprites are sometimes inaccurately called upper-atmospheric lightning. However, they are cold plasma phenomena that lack the hot channel temperatures of tropospheric lightning, so they are more akin …

The presence of blue sprites in an aquatic ecosystem can serve as an indicator of water quality, as their larvae are sensitive to changes in oxygen levels caused by pollution.

NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore has captured an image of a blue jet sprite in the Earth's atmosphere, a rare phenomenon only confirmed in recent years.

Nov 14, 2025 · Discover red sprites, blue jets, elves, trolls, and gnomes—rare lightning phenomena that flash above thunderstorms. Learn what causes them and how to see a sprite.

Uncover the mysteries of the Blue Jet-Sprite, a rare atmospheric phenomenon unveiled by NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore’s stunning photograph.

Mar 12, 2025 · NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore has captured a jaw-dropping image of a rare blue jet-sprite from aboard the International Space Station (ISS), giving space fans a stunning glimpse at one …

Mar 21, 2025 · NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore has captured a jaw-dropping image of a rare blue jet-sprite from aboard the International Space Station (ISS), giving space fans a stunning glimpse at one …

They are also brighter than sprites and, as implied by their name, are blue in color. The color is believed to be due to a set of blue and near- ultraviolet emission lines from neutral and ionized molecular …

The blue riverdamsel, Pseudagrion microcephalum[3][1] is a common species of damselfly in the family Coenagrionidae. [4][5] It is also known as the blue sprite[6] and blue grass dart.

May 8, 2024 · This blue raspberry flavored Sprite, or "Blue Sprite", is an easy and fun drink to help cool you down when it's warm!