Blessing for Lightning and Thunder
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Question
Hello Rabbi, when a person sees lightning, can they bless both 'Who performs the acts of creation' and 'Whose strength and power fill the world'? And if they hear thunder afterward, can they say the corresponding blessing they haven't yet said? How long are the blessings valid until they see another lightning or hear another thunder?
Answer
Hello Rabbi
In the Shulchan Aruch, it is stated that the blessings 'Who performs the acts of creation' and 'Whose strength and power fill the world' are suitable for both lightning and thunder.
The Mishnah Berurah states that when one hears thunder or sees lightning afterward, they should recite the second blessing.
If a day has passed or the clouds have completely dispersed, one can bless again.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 227. Mishnah Berurah there.