All phenomena
Mysterious spherical lightning that floats through the air
Like a floating power-up that defies physics!
The science
Likely caused by vaporized soil silicates undergoing oxidation, or microwave cavity resonance of trapped plasma.
How to spot it
Look for glowing, hovering spheres during or just after intense thunderstorms. They typically appear near windows or doorways and move slowly with an eerie hum.
Where
Reported worldwide during intense thunderstorms, with higher frequency in continental interiors like Central Europe and the American Midwest.
Best season
Summer thunderstorm season (June-August in Northern Hemisphere).
Famous encounter
Tsar Nicholas II reported witnessing a fiery ball during a church service in the 19th century.
- ▸Appears as glowing orbs 1-100cm in diameter
- ▸Can pass through solid objects like windows
- ▸Lasts 1-5 seconds with crackling sounds
- ▸Only 5% of people ever witness this phenomenon