Is Noctilucent Clouds happening right now?

As of Jun 19, 2026, 8:54 PM, in season, building toward peak (~June 25). Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.

Watch electric blue clouds shimmer in twilight 50 miles above Earth - the highest clouds in our atmosphere.

Where to see it

A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.

Viewing spots
High Northern Latitudes (50-70°N)
High Southern Latitudes (50-70°S)

This is the short version

This page shows a taste. The app has the full list of where to see this, the exact timing, and live conditions for 1,000+ natural phenomena worldwide, so you know the moment one is genuinely worth the trip.