Imaging session - Noctilucent clouds

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Finally, I have seen my first ever noctilucent clouds, and all from the comfort of my own front step.  11.40pm looking to the north west. The light pollution from the northern part of the city dimmed their glow slightly but I am still thrilled. They are stunning to see. 

Formed around 80 km above the Earth's surface in the mesosphere, tiny, minute ice crystals form around cosmic dust at temperatures around -140 C. 

These photographs were taken quickly on my smartphone so they are the best but even so, I'm one happy soul!