2009 Noctilucent Cloud Season

[John9929]

There was another display here last night (thanks Jonathan for the call) which started about midnight and then died somewhat. However, at 02:45BST I noticed quite a few bands in the NE and decided to go runabout! Nomatter where I went I couldn't seem to get shelter from the strong breeze shaking the tripod but did get a few passable shots. The image below was taken at 03:09BST. That's Venus in the midst of the NLC's,while directly above just below the cloud is the Pleiades and to the right between the two is Mars.

[markt]

Great shots all of you!

[martinastro]

Spotted very weak NLC display last night from 00.30-02.30 BST, it was a very sorry affair and no more than 5-7 degrees altitude at its highest. Type 3 bightness with bands and small scale whirls, white in colour. Observed in a clear but murky sky.

[markt]

Glad you're managing to sneak some observations in Martin.  This year, from a personal point of view, is one of my worse years in terms of number of displays seen - combination of weather, various factors I guess...  Still, there's still a bit more life left in the season yet so hopefully I should see a few more 

[martinastro]

OMG, what a monster display!!, it's even in the south.

[lightlord]

Yes they are back i took these pictures at 12-07-2009 around 23:50

Enjoy

[markt]

OMG, what a monster display!!, it's even in the south.

Oh yes!  I can confirm the same from west mids, it's a beast!  

Various observations confirmed from various places in europe too!

If you're reading this, and it's clear where you are, get yourself outside and check it out!

Best for a good couple of weeks!  

[jgs001]

Good shots Mark... It was a beauty tonight, (20 miles from the south coast)...







and a couple of 3 pan Pano's

[John9929]

Those are great shots guys, I'm just in from my shoot. It's still there and may probably come back before dawn so keep watching!

[rjgjr]

Beautiful images Mark and John!!

[brianb]

Very bright extensive display, went down almost to the horizon at local midnight (0120 BST), lots of interference from tropospheric cloud in the morninig twilight but NLC obviously still present.

[Roman White]

Great images guys! 

Jul. 10/11 22:00-22:30 EEST - first display from Poltava in 2 weeks.
AZI 300-355, max altitude 15°,
brightness max 1.5, types: IIa, IVb


There was another brighter display seen from Kirovograd (link) and Kharkov last night (Jul.12/13), but I was clouded out...

[jjb]

What a display folks really bright blue and great structure as well.




jonathan.

[John9929]

That was one stunning display of NLC's last night, here's just one image from the many I took showing the detail. Great images Jonathan!

[jgs001]

great images guys