the Milky Way
noun
1
: a broad band of light that can be seen in the night sky and that is caused by the light of a very large number of faint stars
2
: the galaxy in which we live that contains the stars that make up the Milky Way
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Here's how to see the Milky Way on the Fourth of July in Arizona.
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
However, the best time to see the Milky Way in the Northern Hemisphere is from March to September.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Amateur astrophotographer Shawn Hew was also able to capture a beautiful shot of a meteor crossing the Milky Way from the Malaysian city of Sandakan.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 27 June 2025
What’s Next In The Night Sky The next standout event comes on June 25 with the arrival of a new moon — a prime opportunity to see the Milky Way in all its summer glory.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
However, the best time to see the Milky Way in the Northern Hemisphere is from March to September.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Amateur astrophotographer Shawn Hew was also able to capture a beautiful shot of a meteor crossing the Milky Way from the Malaysian city of Sandakan.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 27 June 2025
What’s Next In The Night Sky The next standout event comes on June 25 with the arrival of a new moon — a prime opportunity to see the Milky Way in all its summer glory.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
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“The Milky Way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Milky%20Way. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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