How to watch the Milky Way in the sky this month

If you ever wanted to see the Milky Way with your own eyes, your chance is now!

It is really astonishing to stand under the stars and to recognize that they look into the heart of the galaxy that we call at home. Fortunately, the clear spring sky from May offer some of the best weather conditions for a look at this breathtaking sight.

The Milky Way appears as a soft star band across the sky, but it is so much more than the eye. The fatty glow you see is the dense, dust -filled disc of our galaxy and this bright band? It consists of billions of stars, solid gas clouds and cosmic dust.

When summer comes closer, the Milky Way becomes easier to see, but recognition is not as easy to look at the sky.

In addition to planning for the right time, it can take a little strategy to take a look at the galaxy – and the shimmering star band that are extended over the night sky.

Here is everything you need to know so that you don't miss it.

When will the Milky Way be visible?

The latter part of May, in particular from Tuesday, May 20, to Friday, May 30th, is best to look at, especially with the moon, which wanes. On Monday, May 26th, the new moon phase disappears into the sky and leaves it in complete darkness, which enables the milky possibility to shine and highlight.

The best thing about it? Your viewing window is longer than you think. The Milky Way will remain visible throughout the summer and even until early autumn, but the planning of your skywatching in the darker moon phases, which are removed from artificial light as far as possible, is the key.

According to Livescience.com, it is usually best to see the spectacle as far as the exact time for exact timing is concerned.

Where will the Milky Way be visible?

If you are in the northern hemisphere, you would like to look south and ideally from higher soil such as mountain ranges, national parks or remote coasts.

However, if you are in the southern hemisphere, you are lucky because your view of the Milky Way is even more direct because you face the Galactic Center.

How can you shine the Milky Way brightly in the sky?

Steer away from light pollution and light moon phases, as this contributes to the fact that the weaker stars and the heavenly characteristics of the night fade into the night. It is best to find a dark place outside the city, ideally in a rural place, but also increased.