Widefield Images
Noctilucent Cloud
Noctilucent ('night-shining') clouds of ice high in the atmosphere, photographed in summer twilight by Pete Lawrence.
Target details
Noctilucent clouds – 'night-shining' clouds – are thin wisps of ice crystals high in Earth's upper atmosphere. They only appear during astronomical twilight, when the Sun has set for us on the ground but is still lighting up the clouds high above. They're mostly seen in summer from latitudes between 50° and 70° north or south of the Equator, which puts Northern Ireland right in the zone for spotting them.
Capture details
Data captured 11th June, 2019.
Single 30 second exposure at ISO400.
Equipment details
Skywatcher Quattro 200 CF
NEQ6 Pro
Nikon d7100
35mm f/1.8mm Lens
Quick facts
- What is Noctilucent Cloud?
- Noctilucent clouds – 'night-shining' clouds – are thin wisps of ice crystals high in Earth's upper atmosphere. They only appear during astronomical twilight, when the Sun has set for us on the ground but is still lighting up the clouds high above.
- When was this photo taken?
- 11 June 2019
- What equipment was used?
- Skywatcher Quattro 200 CF, NEQ6 Pro, Nikon d7100, 35mm f/1.8mm Lens
- Where was it taken from?
- Lisburn, Northern Ireland.