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Noctilucent clouds pictured from Scotland

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July 4, 2024

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Alloa-based BBC Weather Watcher Mr C took this picture of noctilucent clouds after midnight from Horgabost seashore within the Western Isles.

Mr C/BBC Weather Watchers Noctilucent clouds at Horgabost beach in the Western Isles — Alloa-based BBC Weather Watcher Mr C took this picture of noctilucent clouds after midnight from Horgabost seashore within the Western Isles.

Noctilucent clouds have been noticed from Scotland over the previous few weeks.

The Met Office says the clouds are extraordinarily uncommon and kind in summer season excessive up within the Earth’s ambiance.

The Latin title means “night time shining” and the clouds often seem bluish or silvery in color.

They have been seen from the Western Isles, north-east Scotland and the Scottish Borders.

{A photograph} of the uncommon clouds taken from Aberdeen.

Mercury Blue/BBC Weather Watchers Noctilucent clouds from Aberdeen — {A photograph} of the uncommon clouds taken from Aberdeen.

Wick has been amongst locations the place the clouds have been noticed.

Oz/BBC Weather Watchers Night sky over Wick — Wick has been amongst locations the place the clouds have been noticed.

An picture taken from Rogart in Sutherland.

Cogies Auroras/BBC Weather Watchers Noctilucent clouds over Rogart — An picture taken from Rogart in Sutherland.

Andrew Lindsay’s image was taken from Hamilton, Lanarkshire.

Andrew Lindsay Noctilucent clouds pictured from Hamilton, Lanarkshire — Andrew Lindsay’s image was taken from Hamilton, Lanarkshire.

Noctilucent clouds photographed from Stornoway on Lewis.

Carlt/BBC Weather Watchers Noctilucent clouds photographed from Stornoway — Noctilucent clouds photographed from Stornoway on Lewis.

A dramatic night time sky pictured from Daliburgh, South Uist.

South Uist Vibes/BBC Weather Watchers Noctilucent clouds from Daliburgh — A dramatic night time sky pictured from Daliburgh, South Uist.

Jennifer Brown’s image of the clouds at Uig, Lewis.

Jennifer Brown Noctilucent clouds pictured from Uig, Lewis — Jennifer Brown’s image of the clouds at Uig, Lewis.

An picture taken from Coldstream within the Scottish Borders.

Requiem/BBC Weather Watchers Noctilucent clouds pictured from Coldstream — An picture taken from Coldstream within the Scottish Borders.

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