Nichole 'Vapor' Ayers shared the photo of what is known as a Transient Luminous Event (TLE) seen above a thunderstorm over Mexico and the US earlier in the week.

From their unique vantage point in orbit, astronauts have a clear, unobstructed view of these fleeting events—something rarely possible from the ground, where clouds and weather often block the view.

Astronaut Nichole "Vapor" Ayers has taken a stunning photo of a sprite lightning bolt from the International Space Station. The dramatic image captures a