Lightning in Southeast Asia

NASA

A flash of lightning shines brighter than the lights of nearby cities in this Oct. 29, 2024, image taken by astronaut Don Pettit while aboard the International Space Station. At the time of this photograph, little to no moonlight illuminated the scene. This allows astronauts to see and photograph a variety of light sources with a high degree of contrast against the dark land and water surfaces. Bright light associated with lightning is a common occurrence during the monsoon season across Southeast Asia.

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Text credit: NASA/Andrea Wenzel

Image credit: NASA/Don Pettit

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Published: 2025-05-13 20:50

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