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Your weather - Your shots: Vibrant skies across the UK and Ireland

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7 July 2024

Your weather - Your shots
Vibrant skies across the UK and Ireland

Noctilucent clouds over BuckinghamshireNoctilucent clouds over Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland.Sunset over Suffolk, sky shining with red, pink, and orange hues.Rainbow and faint double rainbow against grey clouds.
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Noctilucent clouds were spotted hanging over Aylesbury Vale in Buckinghamshire last weekend. - © Weather & Radar Uploader

It's a week marked by the colours of the sky! From noctilucent clouds, the vibrant sunsets, and colourful rainbows, all captured by our users.

While noctilucent clouds are a rare sight, they have been plentiful in recent weeks over the UK and Ireland. Learn more on how they form with our explainer piece.

The magic of noctilucent cloud seasonLearn more

If you want to get involved, and appear here next week, simply tap the camera icon in the app to capture the scene near you, or use our uploader for pictures and videos you have already taken!

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