A lightning bolt struck the Space Needle Monday afternoon, and the rare event was caught on video.
Seattle was hit with hail, snow and thunder throughout the afternoon.
Just after 3:45 p.m., the Space Needle tweeted a video of the strike.
Officials at the Space Needle said lightning strikes happen a few times a year.
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