RECORD-SETTING NOCTILUCENT CLOUDS: If you've never seen a cloud of frosted meteor smoke, now is the time to look. 2019 is shaping up to be the best year for noctilucent clouds ... maybe ever. This past week, the electric-blue clouds appeared in the USA as far south as Joshua Tree CA (near Los Angeles) and Albuquerque NM, breaking old records for low-latitude sightings. Visit Spaceweather.com for more information and observing tips.
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The best time to look for noctilucent clouds is during the hours just after sunset or just before sunrise. Check the Noctilucent Cloud Photo Gallery for the latest sightings.
