A noctuary is a detailed record or journal that captures the events, observations, or thoughts from a single night. Unlike a typical diary, which chronicles daily events, a noctuary focuses on the experiences that occur after dark, whether they be personal reflections, external happenings, or quiet moments of solitude. It could document anything from the stillness of the night air, to the noises that echo in the darkness, to the thoughts that emerge when the world slows down. Often, a noctuary serves to preserve the fleeting nature of the night, offering a snapshot of time that exists only in the stillness between dusk and dawn. It’s a way of capturing the unique atmosphere of the night, a time when the ordinary world takes on a different rhythm and secrets seem to unfold in the shadows.