Ball lightning is a rare atmospheric phenomenon resembling a moving plasma ball, ranging in size from a few centimeters to several dozen centimeters. It typically appears during thunderstorms, lasting from a few seconds to several minutes. RBC-Ukraine gathered some of the most interesting footage from the Internet, purportedly showing ball lightning. What is known about ball lightning Reports of ball lightning have been known for a long time. Some scientists claim the first official mention of ball lightning dates back to 1195. In the first half of the 19th century, French physicist, astronome…