Introduction When most people imagine lightning, they picture bright bolts striking the ground. But high above some thunderstorms, an eerie and elusive phenomenon occurs—red sprites. These crimson flashes, lasting just milliseconds, are part of a group of electrical discharges called Transient Luminous Events (TLEs). First captured on camera in 1989, red sprites remain one of the most mysterious and least understood weather events. In this article, we’ll explore: ✔ What red sprites are and how they form ✔ Where and when you can see them ✔ How they differ from other upper-atmospheric lightning ✔ Why scientists are so fascinated by them What Are Red Sprites? Red sprites are massive electrical…
