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The first sighting of Noctilucent clouds (NLC) by a CMHASD member this year was by member Jim Burchell in the early hours of the 9th June 2026. Below are 2 splendid photos Jim took of the NLC around 3am from Dartford, Kent. The photo on the right shows some fine detail of the NLC.
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Then later that night on the 9th June around 10.50pmish they were spotted again by 2 other CMHASD members. Below is the photo taken of the NLC by Martin Crow from Burnham on Crouch in Essex.
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