Here is how lightning looks from space as captured in video by Nasa astronaut

Since being shared online, the post has been flooded with netizens expressing astonishment over the clip. "Beautiful. I love this perspective. Not something I've ever seen," read one of the many comments on the viral video.

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New Delhi | Updated: July 22, 2020 04:08 PM IST

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The 9-second video shows lightning in the sky, taken from space.c

While lightning strikes are a common occurrence in monsoon season, have you ever wondered how such a phenomenon will look from space? Recently, Nasa astronaut Bob Behnken gave netizens a new perspective when he shared a glimpse of lightning caught during a thunderstorm from the space.

“Lightning from above. The violet fringes are mesmerizing,” wrote Behnken while sharing the clip, which has been viewed over 69,000 times and gone viral on several social media platforms. The 9-second video shows intermittent violet flashes of lightning among the dark clouds.

Watch the video here:

Since being shared online, the post has been flooded with comments from netizens mesmerised by the video. “Beautiful. I love this perspective. Not something I’ve ever seen,” read one of the many comments on the viral video.

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