Strange Beam of Light Appears over the Northern Lights in the United States; Divine Sign or Natural Phenomenon?

On the night of May 17, a white flash of lightning in the sky surprised residents of several states in the southwestern United States. The phenomenon coincided with the appearance of the Northern Lights, but was notable for its intense line of light that crossed the sky. A strange white flash appeared in the United States sky on the night of May 17; what was it? The white flash was recorded around 11:30 p.m. (local time) in areas such as Colorad…