Stargazers in Edinburgh couldn't believe their luck last night as rare comet Neowise shot across the capital's skyline.
The incredible comet came just 103 million kilometres away from the earth after travelling for a whopping 6,800 years through space.
Last night, crystal clear conditions in the capital meant that many excited locals were able to snap a picture of the comet as it streaked through Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Edinburgh locals stayed awake to catch a glimpse of the comet with one local taking a picture of it shooting across Blackford Hill at around 1.50 am in the morning.
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Other incredible images show the comet streaking above Arthur's Seat creating an incredibly picturesque skyline in the capital.
Here are some of the incredible images of the rare comet that Edinburgh locals snapped and shared on Twitter:
