TULSA, Okla — Local sprites photographer, Paul Smith, captured these above Tulsa Friday night when severe storms rolled through the area. Unlike lightning, sprites occur above thunderstorms.

Aboard the National Center for Atmospheric Research’s Gulfstream V research aircraft, scientist Jason Ahrns has captured stunning images of the seldom seen, elusive sky phenomenon known as sprites.

Rare red ‘lightning’ sprites captured in New Mexico and Europe (Photos) May 20, 2015 More than 10 years ago Lightning sprites captured in the Czech Republic on May 13, 2015.

NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers captured an electrifying image of a giant lightning "sprite" shooting up over Mexico and southern U.S. states. The red "jellyfish" could help researchers learn more about ...