Ball lightning, sometimes called globe lightning or fireballs, is a rare and mysterious meteorological phenomenon that is still not entirely understood by scientists. Some of the synonyms for this fascinating lightning include luminous sphere, glowing orb, electric globe, plasma sphere, and spherical lightning. Each of these terms describes the unusual glowing ball of light ranging in size from a few centimeters to several meters, which may last for several seconds or minutes and move in unpredictable ways. Although research on ball lightning has increased in recent years, it remains a fascinating and elusive natural phenomenon that scientists continue to study to fully understand its origins and behavior.