Mesmerising view of lightning from space: Here's the video shared by NASA Astronaut from space.

Mesmerising view of lightning from space: Here's the video shared by NASA Astronaut from space

 Y'all may have witnessed numerous lightning strikes, but chances are you haven't seen anything like this one. NASA astronaut Bob Behnken, who is currently aboard the International Space Station, has shared a mesmerizing view of "lightning from above" on social media - making us amazed. 

The video shared by Mr.Behnken on Twitter presents a dark cloud spread above Earth, as viewed from space. Taken from 400 km above Earth, the clip presents violet flashes of lightning illuminate the clouds at intervals in a sight that many on the microblogging platform have defined as "amazing". "Lightning from above. The violet fringes are mesmerizing," wrote Mr.Behnken while sharing.

Since being shared a day ago, the clip has received over 71,000 views and hundreds of responses, with many thanking the astronaut for sharing the video.

Lightning from above. The violet fringes are mesmerizing. pic.twitter.com/eLCGMTbfTY

— Bob Behnken (@AstroBehnken) July 21, 2020

Bob Behnken is one of the two astronauts who went to the International Space Station on SpaceX's first crewed flight in May. He departed there along with friend and colleague, Doug Hurley.

The two have shared many marvelous views of planet Earth from space. Earlier this month, Mr.Behnken had also shared stunning visuals of Comet Neowise as it seemed like a glowing dot near the curvature of Earth.

According to news agency AFP, the two US astronauts will depart for Earth on August 1. "Splashdown is targeted for August 2. Weather will drive the actual date. Stay tuned," tweeted the US space agency's administrator Jim Bridenstine.