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4 hours ago
- Climate
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What does lightning look like from space? See stunning photos from astronauts on ISS
It's safe to say that most of us have seen lightning here on Earth plenty of times – some of us have even been struck by it. But the natural phenomenon is one all but a few select individuals will ever have the chance to see from the vantage of 250 miles in orbit. Fortunately, a few astronauts over the years have been more than willing to generously share a glimpse of crashing lightning as seen from outer space. And you better believe it looks nothing like what we're used to seeing from the ground. The latest images of sky-splitting lightning came courtesy of two NASA astronauts who reached the International Space Station together in March after launching from NASA's Kennedy Space Center near Cape Canaveral, Florida. In May, Nichole Ayers and Anne McClain posted photos on social media site X of lightning roiling far, far beneath them. "This is what lightning looks like from the top down," McClain said in a post shared May 21. Here's a closer look at just what they managed to capture from above Earth's atmosphere. The images McClain and Ayers shared show electrostatic discharges – in other words, lightning – from above the clouds as they orbited in the International Space Station. In Ayers' post on X, she said she first observed lightning May 1 while suited up for a spacewalk outside the orbital outpost. She then managed to capture a few photos the next day, which she shared May 5. "I am so amazed by the view we have up here of our Earth's weather systems," Ayers posted. While it was unclear what part of Earth the lightning was striking in Ayers' photos, McClain said her images were captured over Alabama and Georgia. "Fast and furious, but also an incredible sight!" McClain said. The photos not only reveal the chaotic beauty of lightning, but could provide valuable orbital data to scientists studying the phenomenon back on Earth. Here's a look at some of the astronauts' photos: The photos were captured at speeds of 120 frames per second, with the depicted flashes only taking up one frame. The technique was pioneered by veteran NASA astronaut Don Pettit, who is renowned for his astral photography. Pettit, who had arrived in September 2024 for his third and most recent space station stint, departed April 19, 2025, with two cosmonauts before safely landing in Kazakhstan on his 70th birthday. Ayers and McClain, who also recently made headlines for completing a rare all-female spacewalk, are among seven people living at the International Space Station. The crew of Expedition 73 includes three Americans, three Russian cosmonauts and one Japanese spacefarer from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (Jaxa.) McClain and Ayers are both part of a SpaceX mission known as Crew-10 that reached the space station in March 2025. Their arrival with JAXA astronaut Takuya Onishi and Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov paved the way for the NASA astronauts who crewed the doomed Boeing Starliner to depart with the Crew-9 mission. Also at the station is NASA astronaut Jonny Kim, who reached the outpost in April 2025 with cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky. Eric Lagatta is the Space Connect reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Reach him at elagatta@ This article originally appeared on Florida Today: Lightning from space: Astronauts post stunning weather images on X
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5 days ago
- Entertainment
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Jacksonville Sharks will take on the Massachusetts Pirates on the road
The Jacksonville Sharks (6-2) will face the Massachusetts Pirates (2-5) for the third time this season in Lowell, Mass., on Thursday at 7 p.m. The teams have split the two earlier games this season; this game will be for the tiebreaker of the series. Each game the Sharks have faced the Pirates this season has been a battle, and that's to be expected, given the long history of this rivalry. Advertisement New Pirates Head Coach Tom Menas (0-2) is looking for his first win with his new team, and he'd like nothing better than for it to be against the Sharks. Last week, the Sharks beat Fishers Freight with a huge second-half comeback win, scoring 32 points in the second half with the help of new Sharks QB Tyler Huff. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] The Pirates faced the Arizona Wranglers last week, holding control of the game in the first half, but ultimately fell short in the second half, resulting in a loss. This was Massachusetts' third consecutive loss, prompting them to make changes to their roster and coaching staff. Advertisement Each team has made adjustments to the roster to prepare for this matchup. The Massachusetts Pirates have signed four more players to prepare for Jacksonville's strong roster: Offensive lineman Dontae Lucas, Jacques Bristol, defensive back Teldrick Ross, and wide receiver Steve McBride. The Sharks have brought back WR Khalil McClain from the 2023 Championship Roster. McClain will be wearing a Sharks jersey for the first time since his season-ending injury against the San Antonio Gunslingers in 2023. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Before his injury, McClain scored 5 touchdowns, making him a key offensive player. He is ready to return to the field and bring his talents to the game on Thursday. Advertisement Tune in to the IFL Network, the new streaming platform, to catch the games live. Want to watch with fellow fans? Head to Al's Pizza's Baymeadows location for the Sharks' Official Away Game Watch Party. Al's Pizza will be hosting special deals for the Shark Nation. Get your $4 draft beers and house wines, discounted wings, and a BOGO pizza deal if the Sharks score 5 extra points. Click here to download the free Action News Jax apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action Sports Jax 24/7 live.
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26-05-2025
- Science
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Astronaut Anne McClain to greet hometown from ISS in earth-to-space video call Tuesday
May 25—Spokane-born astronaut U.S. Army Col. Anne McClain is set to talk with Earth's schoolchildren Tuesday from the International Space Station. In a "downlink" event sponsored by the Mobius Discovery Center, McClain will answer Spokane-area pupils' prerecorded questions while floating 250 miles above the Earth's surface in a video call. The 1997 Gonzaga Prep grad and her crew, NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers, Roscosmos cosmonaut Kirill Peskov and Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency astronaut Takuya Onishi, launched March 14 from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida 4. They're scheduled to return to Earth this fall after about six months of research. It's McClain's second trip aboard to the International Space Station, spending 204 days there in 2018- 19 running hundreds of experiments, walking in space twice and partaking in another downlink event with thousands of students hosted at Gonzaga Prep. The call is scheduled for Tuesday at 10:25 a.m. The 20-minute call with McClain will be live streamed on the NASA STEM YouTube channel.
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23-05-2025
- Climate
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Thunderstorms 'as large as cities' in Southeast seen from space
Being in space is cool on its own, but imagine seeing thunderstorms as big as cities from a space perspective, too. Nasa astronaut and U.s. Army Col. Anne McClain posted video Wednesday of recent thunderstorms impacting the Southeast. The video showed the region as pitch black except for city lights and flashes of lightning as Florida's recognizable shape comes into view. "I was astounded at the scale of recent thunderstorms," McClain said in a post to X. "Some of these flashes are as large as cities!" While the exact date of the video is unclear, rounds of thunderstorms have rattled the southern and eastern states since Mother's Day weekend. Some of them shattered rainfall records in Charleston, South Carolina and Miami. Miami Roads Flood After Tropical Moisture Shatters Daily Rain Record They brought flooding rains and damaging winds to cities along the Gulf Coast, and even produced a tornado in South Carolina. Spacex Given Federal Approval To Resume Starship Megarocket Test Launch After Spectacular Explosion Storm damage was also reported in Florida, where aerial photos showed homes and buildings damaged in Holmes County. McClain was sent to space in March as part of NASA's SpaceX Crew-10 article source: Thunderstorms 'as large as cities' in Southeast seen from space
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14-05-2025
- Sport
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Rick Barnes, Tennessee Receive Big News on Saturday
Rick Barnes has been a staple in college basketball for more than 40 years. His journey began in 1977-78 at North State Academy and has led him to his current role at the University of Tennessee. Over the decades, Barnes has tallied 836 career wins, including 232 during his time with the Volunteers. Tennessee is coming off back-to-back Elite Eight appearances in the NCAA Tournament, with a current streak of three straight trips to the Sweet 16. Advertisement One of the key constants in Barnes' career has been surrounding himself with strong assistant coaches. That trend continues heading into the 2025-26 season as Barnes is reportedly set to make a significant addition to his staff. Joe Tipton of On3 Sports reported the news on Saturday: Steve McClain is expected to join Rick Barnes' staff as an assistant coach at Tennessee, source tells @On3sports. McClain is coming to Knoxville from his role as an assistant at the University of Texas. Before that, he served on the coaching staff at Georgia and has a wealth of experience that includes head coaching stops. Advertisement He began his head coaching career in 1991-92 at Hutchinson Community College, where he compiled a stellar 91-16 record. He then spent nine seasons at Wyoming, where he notched 157 wins and helped guide the Cowboys through their transition into the Mountain West Conference. His tenure at Wyoming ended after the 2006-07 season. McClain later served as head coach at UIC (University of Illinois at Chicago) in the Horizon League. He finished with a 76-93 record, with his final season coming in 2019-20. Tennessee Volunteers head coach Rick Goddin-Imagn Images As for Barnes, his coaching resume is loaded with accomplishments. He led Texas to the Final Four in 2003 and captured three Big 12 regular-season titles during his time in Austin. Advertisement Since taking over at Tennessee, Barnes has won the SEC regular season twice, in 2018 and 2024, and the SEC Tournament in 2022. He was named Naismith Coach of the Year in 2019 and earned the John R. Wooden Legends of Coaching Award in 2009. His all-time NCAA Tournament record stands at 33-28. With McClain's addition, Tennessee fans have another reason to be optimistic about the upcoming season. Related: Kentucky Guard Makes Life-Changing Announcement After Freshman Season Related: Kentucky's Mark Pope Sends Clear Message on 7-Foot-1 Transfer
