Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 29, 2021

Gigantic Jet Lightning from Puerto Rico

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 29, 2021 is “Gigantic Jet Lightning from Puerto Rico,” a video. The video is copyrighted by its creator (Video Credit & Copyright: Frankie Lucena). The original explanation runs about 172 words.

From the explanation

“Have you ever seen a gigantic jet? They are extremely rare but tremendously powerful.”

— APOD editors, September 29, 2021

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At a glance

Date: September 29, 2021
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit & Copyright: Frankie Lucena
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 172 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 29, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-september-29-gigantic-jet-lightning-from-puerto-rico

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