Dramatic photos captured the moment glowing white bolts sliced through the night sky, striking the antennas atop both skyscrapers, including the Empire State Building, in the US.
"The Empire State Building's antenna is hit by lightning an average of 25 times a year, making for some incredible photo opportunities," its website said.
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