The Milky Way brightens the moonless summer sky this week: Here's where to look

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July 23, 2025, 2:00 PM

• •The Milky Way will be particularly visible on the dark nights surrounding the new moon on July 24.
• •Stargazers should go out a few hours after sunset and allow at least half an hour for their eyes to acclimatise to the dark.
• •Photographing the Milky Way is best done from dark-sky locations.

On July 24, the Milky Way will be especially visible due to the new moon phase. To best view the galaxy, head away from city lights and give your eyes time to adjust to the dark. Astrophotographer Josh Dury recommends photographing the Milky Way from dark-sky locations, allowing more contrast and detail to be captured. Dury also offers tips on creatively incorporating the Milky Way into images and managing camera settings.

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