Comet and the Noctilucent Clouds…above Prague

This summer night sky couldn’t be more generous. It provides an amazing view of Comet Neowise (C/2020 F3), that can be clearly seen with the naked eye. In addititon, there is Noctilucent Clouds (NLC). It is a special type of cloud that has little connection with ordinary cloud cover. They appear as thin streaks of “cloud”, often a pearly-blue colour, reminiscent of “mares-tail” cirrus cloud formations. They are visible only during summer months when the Sun is below the observer's horizon, but while the clouds are still in sunlight.

I have to admit I couldn’t imagine capturing both such phenomena at one time. And right at my home town above our dear Prague Castle. I felt immensely blessed.

Panorama compiled from total of 28 frames (3-level exposure bracketing of 14 frames in two rows).

Equipment: Nikon D850, Carl Zeiss Milvus 135mm f/2.0

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