Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla posts Axiom-4 ISS lightning video
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Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla posted a jaw-dropping video from the International Space Station that showed bright flashes that are actually lightning strikes lighting up Earth's atmosphere, filmed during his first space mission, Axiom-4, in June 2025.
Shubhanshu Shukla shares Diwali orbital fireworks
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla shared the video on Diwali to highlight how much the festival means to him, to show off nature's own version of a light show.
The lightning bursts look like fireworks when viewed from orbit, giving us a rare glimpse at how spectacular our planet can be from above.
His post is a reminder to appreciate these natural wonders we often miss down here on Earth.