The name noctilucent is derived from the Latin words "nocto" and "lucent" which translates to "night" and "shining" respectively, according to Merriam Webster (opens in new tab).

In fact, they’ve put on their most intense display for 15 years ... the last couple of days. Noctilucent clouds are collections of ice crystals that linger high up in the mesosphere: a section ...

DULUTH — Recently, I had the opportunity the see a couple displays of noctilucent clouds. Now that we're approaching the summer solstice, this is "high season ... In recent years, NLCs seem ...

Noctilucent clouds, silvery-blue tendrils ... scientists have recorded more frequent appearances than any time in the past 15 years, according to NASA, which studies the mysterious clouds with ...

These are noctilucent or “night-shining” clouds made up of tiny grains of ice, about the size of a flu virus (100 nanometers). They are formed in the upper reaches of the mesosphere.

Rare noctilucent clouds that glow in the dark are currently lighting up much of the northern hemisphere — and the recent display is the most vibrant in 15 years. The wispy ghost-like clouds ...

Noctilucent clouds are collections of ice crystals that linger high up in the mesosphere ... activity–the biggest spike in 15 years. If this continues, NLCs could be easy to see over the ...