Parker Solar Probe Uncovers Surprising Truth About 'Lightning' on Venus

NASA's Parker Solar Probe, on its mission to investigate the sun, has discovered that the flashes of light on Venus previously associated with lightning storms may not actually be lightning at all. Instead, these flashes appear to be connected to disturbances in the planet's magnetic fields. The findings challenge previous assumptions about the prevalence of lightning on Venus and could help reconcile the ongoing debate about the phenomenon. Further investigation is planned during Parker's final pass by Venus in 2024.