Here's why:

* Stars "blowing out": While stars don't actually blow out like candles, they do eventually run out of fuel and die. The sun is a star, and its energy powers the Earth, including weather.

* Lightning: Lightning is a powerful electrical discharge in the atmosphere, caused by the movement of air masses and charged particles. The sun's heat drives weather patterns, which in turn create the conditions for lightning.

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