A spectacular display of lightning transformed the night time sky over New York into a temporary daylight, and it’s not hard to understand why it has become a viral sensation!

The breathtaking Reel, initially shared by @maximusupinnyc during the weekend, captures the electrifying moment when several lightning bolts struck the One World Trade Centre in the city.

Within less than 24 hours, the video amassed a staggering 250,000 views.

The late-winter storm has caused extensive snow and rain in the northeastern region of America, resulting in widespread damage in New Jersey and heavy snowfall in other neighborhoods.

See the video here: