Noctilucent clouds photographed from the International Space Station by ESA astronaut Tim Peake on May 29, 2016. (Image credit: ESA/NASA) Noctilucent clouds Q&A with an expert ...

A Met Office video explains seven rare cloud types - including noctilucent clouds as they’re sighted in the UK.

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Noctilucent clouds, Earth's highest clouds, shine blue in the twilight sky from late May to August in the northern hemisphere — and all you need are your naked eyes.

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A Met Office video explains seven rare cloud types - including noctilucent clouds as they’re sighted in the UK. ... near the edge of space, and are only seen at latitudes between 45°N and 80°N.