Yes, there is lightning in space. However, it is not the same type of lightning that we see on Earth. Lightning in space is known as "sprites" or "elves" and is caused by interactions between Earth's atmosphere and the sun's energy.
As mentioned earlier, lightning in space is formed by interactions between Earth's atmosphere and the sun's energy. When the sun's energy reaches Earth's atmosphere, it ionizes the gases, creating a plasma. This plasma then interacts with Earth's magnetic field, causing lightning-like discharges to occur.
Yes, there are different types of lightning in space. Besides sprites and elves, there are also blue jets, which are lightning-like discharges that occur above thunderstorms and reach the ionosphere. There are also red sprites, which are bright red flashes that occur above thunderstorms and reach the mesosphere.
No, we cannot see lightning in space from Earth with the naked eye. The sprites, elves, blue jets, and red sprites occur too high up in the atmosphere for us to see from the ground. However, they can be captured by specialized cameras and instruments on satellites.
Lightning in space is not considered dangerous for humans, as it occurs too high up in the atmosphere. However, it can have an impact on satellite and spacecraft operations, and it is still being studied to fully understand its effects on Earth's atmosphere and climate.