Large noctilucent clouds outbreak over Europe
The display of unusual noctilucent clouds (NLCs) continues to light up the European skies on July 13, 2024, with another large outbreak seen all over the continent, leading to some stunning visuals.
Unexpected noctilucent clouds outbreak over Europe continues
The unexpected display of noctilucent clouds all over Europe since June 23, 2024, has given rise to a couple of speculations as to why are these clouds forming during a solar maximum when high solar activity inhibits their formation.
Unexpected outbreak of noctilucent clouds (NLCs) illuminates Europe’s night sky
On June 23, 2024, Europe experienced an unexpected outbreak of noctilucent clouds (NLCs) despite high solar activity, which typically inhibits NLC formation. Earth-orbiting satellites also detected the display, noting NLCs down to a latitude of 55° N over the British Isles.
Noctilucent clouds still bright and abundant, setting records at the highest latitudes
Noctilucent clouds are still bright and abundant 2 months after the start of the 2021 northern hemisphere season (May/June – August), and at the highest latitudes they are setting records, Dr. Tony Phillips of SpaceWeather.com noted in his latest NLC update….
Major outbreak of noctilucent clouds (NLCs) over Europe
A major outbreak of noctilucent clouds (NLCs) was reported over Europe, including France, Spain, Germany. NLCs over these latitudes are considered rare, according to night sky enthusiasts, as these clouds are typically seen over higher latitudes. Last week, NLCs…
NLC seasons getting longer, clouds moving farther south
New data provided by NASA's AIM (Aeronomy of Ice in the Mesosphere) satellite mission shows that the first noctilucent clouds (NLCs) of summer have been trending earlier since 2007, when the spacecraft was launched. Each year, NLCs first appear in the Arctic and…
Noctilucent clouds (NLCs) frequencies over the South Pole close to zero this year
Noctilucent clouds (NLCs) over the South Pole remain missing as of December 29, 2020– an unusual occurrence as the clouds are expected to appear in the middle of the month. The southern stratosphere seems to think it's winter. In early December, Dr. Tony…
Noctilucent clouds (NLCs) over the South Pole are missing this year
Noctilucent clouds (NLCs) over the South Pole are missing this year, but consider it only the tip of the iceberg, Dr. Tony Phillips of the SpaceWeather said. Missing NLCs is just one of the curious weather patterns currently underway at the southern end of our…
Major noctilucent clouds outbreak over Europe
Observers across Europe, from Scandinavia to the Adriatic coast, are reporting major noctilucent clouds (NLC) outbreak on July 5 and 6, 2020. The outbreak comes on the heels of July 4th sighting over southern California, U.S. — where in 2019 a record was set for…
Rare noctilucent clouds appear during summer solstice over London, England
Rare noctilucent clouds (NLCs) put on a spectacular display over London, England, on June 21, 2020– during the summer solstice. "Even the bright lights of the London Eye on the River Thames couldn’t drown out the display," said Phil Halper, a…