ISS astronaut captures a rare phenomenon from orbit — a giant ‘sprite’ above a thunderstorm Sprites have been known to form above intense thunderstorms. Astrobitica July 6, 2025 (Last updated: July 6, 2025) 1 minute read Sprites have been known to form above intense thunderstorms. About the Author Astrobitica Administrator Visit Website View All Posts Post navigation Previous: Space Force scraps satellite procurement, shifts to more flexible strategyNext: How To Use Fusion To Get To Proxima Centauri’s Potentially Habitable Exoplanet