Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Up from the Earth: Gigantic Jet Lightning

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 9, 2025 is “Up from the Earth: Gigantic Jet Lightning,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , Expedition 73 , Nicole Ayers. The original explanation runs about 159 words.

An image of Earth from space shows an unusual multi-colored jet in the middle of the frame. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , Expedition 73 , Nicole Ayers Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s that rising up from the Earth? When circling the Earth on the International Space Station early in July , astronaut Nicole Ayers saw an unusual type of lightning rising up from the Earth: a gigantic jet .”

— APOD editors, September 9, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 9, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , Expedition 73 , Nicole Ayers
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 159 words

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