All day Astronomy(@forallcurious):A rare gigantic jet can make a thunderstorm appear to reach toward space. Unlike ordinary lightning, this powerful atmospheric discharge travels upward from the top of a thundercloud toward the ionosphere. It can extend for several dozen miles and usually lasts only a fraction of a second. These fleeting flashes are rarely seen from the ground, making every confirmed observation an extraordinary glimpse of Earth’s hidden electrical world.

2026.09.16 11:00

A rare gigantic jet can make a thunderstorm appear to reach toward space. Unlike ordinary lightning, this powerful atmospheric discharge travels upward from the top of a thundercloud toward the ionosphere. It can extend for several dozen miles and usually lasts only a fraction of a second. These fleeting flashes are rarely seen from the ground, making every confirmed observation an extraordinary glimpse of Earth’s hidden electrical world.