lightning

A recently spotted glowing blue light above Europe is the latest in a series of exciting atmospheric storm observations.

And what to do if you are.

Climate change is driving the increase in Arctic lightning, creating a nightmarish positive feedback loop.

Thunderstorms happen above the clouds, too.

The slushy snowballs may heavily affect jovian meteorology.

Eric Meola went from shooting rock-album art to documenting the hidden beauty of the great American plains.

From northern lights to lightning bolts

Light speed is almost instantaneous, while sound is much slower.

The lightning struck more than twice.

NOAA's GOES-17 satellite is ready for action.