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Saint Elmo's Fire is a static‑electric glow seen on ship masts

Phenomena · Weather · V6.8 daily facts 2026-05-18

The bright blue glow at sharp points during thunderstorms is a corona discharge known to sailors for centuries.

TopicPhenomena · Weather
SourceV6.8 daily facts 2026-05-18
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