If you want to see the milky way you can literally see it anytime of the year, that is of course if there is no light pollution or clouds blocking your view. What people really mean by wanting to see the milky way, though, is they want to see the thick band of stars. This is only visible a few times a year. You will be able to see it best from Hawaii, but if you want to see it from anywhere in February, you will have to wake up early or stay up very late.
Key Takeaways:
- The best place to find a place with no light pollution so you can see the Milky Way is to use the website Dark Site Finder.
- In mid June, the Milky Way will be visible all night long after the sun sets.
- The Milky Way can be photographed, but it is essential that you have a fast aperture wide angle lens.
“So, here is a quick Milky Way viewing calendar, and a few tips for how and where to see the Milky Way best.”
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