You can read more here: http://cumbriansky.wordpress.com/2012/05/2...eason-has-begun
There's a special section on my blog about what NLC are, and what they look like. Just look for the "NLC" tab top right.
I encourage all UMSF members to try and see some displays this year. Even though it means losing some serious sleep, it's worth it, honestly, just to see the northern sky burning with a force field-like splash of these icy blue-white clouds.