At the end of July we witnessed one of the most stunning displays of Noctilucent clouds across our islands. In this blog, we share some of your stunning photographs and explain what Noctilucent clouds are.
Out first image comes from Mawa Macdonald
This from the Met Office explains what Noctilucent clouds are and how to see them
You can read more from the Met Office here https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/learn-about/weather/types-of-weather/clouds/other-clouds/noctilucent#:~:text=Noctilucent%20clouds%20are%20extremely%20rare,Height%20of%20base%3A%20200%2C000%20feet.
Tolsta taken by Eric Tottman-Trayner
Stornoway – Cathy Hannaway
Shawbost – Tracy Watson
Holm taken by Marianne Mackenzie Ross
Stornoway taken by John Morrison
Ness – Norman James Campbell
Thanks to everyone who shared photos with us. We are heading towards the end of the season this year.
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