This week, sky watchers in the upper United States, Canada and Europe have spotted a flurry of shimmering, ghostlike wisps in the night sky. The blue-silver streaks shine brightly only after the sun has disappeared beyond the horizon, entrancing viewers with their beautiful yet somewhat eerie appearance.
Democracy Dies in Darkness
Rare clouds that glow in the dark are the most vibrant in 15 years
Sky watchers in Oregon, Washington, England and Canada have spotted “noctilucent clouds,” the rarest on Earth
By Kasha Patel
Updated July 1, 2022 at 7:28 p.m. EDT|Published July 1, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. EDT
