How Fast Is Lightning Actually? The Number Will Surprise You

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Lightning doesn't travel as fast as you think — the real number is wild Have you ever counted seconds after a flash? Drop your number below 👇

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Everyone says lightning moves at light speed — that's wrong. Real light speed is 300,000 kilometres per second — absurdly fast. But here's the part nobody mentions — lightning is millions of times slower. The return stroke averages around 440 kilometres per second — fast, but 0.1% of light. Still, it crosses 8 kilometres in under a second — no wonder it feels instant. Follow for more facts that flip what you thought you knew.