Core Insights - A rare atmospheric phenomenon known as ELVEs has been observed above Possagno, Italy, marking the second occurrence in three years [1][2] - ELVEs are not UFOs but are caused by electromagnetic pulses from powerful lightning strikes, resulting in brief flashes of red light [2][4] Summary by Sections ELVE Phenomenon - ELVEs are elusive, lasting only one-thousandth of a second, making them difficult to observe without specialized equipment [3] - The latest ELVE appeared on November 17 at 10:45 PM local time, slightly dimmer than the previous event in March 2023 [4] Formation and Characteristics - ELVEs are formed when a powerful lightning bolt sends an electromagnetic pulse into the ionosphere, exciting nitrogen molecules to emit red light [4][7] - The lightning strike that generated the latest ELVE reached -303 kilo-amperes, significantly higher than typical lightning [7] Photography and Observation - The phenomenon was captured by photographer Valter Binotto using a Sony A7S camera, highlighting the need for specialized equipment to document such fleeting events [5] - The latest ELVE was linked to a thunderstorm approximately 300 km south of Possagno, demonstrating that these events can be observed from considerable distances [6][8]