News Physics Martian lightning In a dust storm, scientists find the first direct evidence of electrical discharge on Mars By Jenny Lauren Lee June 22, 2009 at 12:29 pm - More than 2 years ago Share this:Share Share via email (Opens in new window) Email Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Print (Opens in new window) Print Scientists say they have seen the first direct evidence of lightning on Mars, in the form of electrical discharges during a Martian dust storm. ELECTRICAL DUST Lightning has been detected for the first time on Mars, and it may look something like this artist’s illustration.