The Milky Way will be visible across the US this month. Here's how to get the best views.

A photo of the Milky Way reflecting off of an alpine lake at night.

The bright band of the Milky Way is about to make its first great appearance of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

There are few more impressive sights than the arc of the Milky Way spanning the night sky, but skywatchers don't always know exactly how, when and where to see it. In fact, one-third of humanity — and 80% of Americans — cannot see it.