Billions of stars fill our galaxy that become visible at certain times of year. And in the U.S., that time, known as "Milky Way season," is beginning.

Data from ESA's Gaia mission has been used to create an 3D animated view of the Milky Way galaxy's stellar nurseries. CREDIT ...

Milky Way season, when the galaxy's bright center is visible, is underway. The best viewing time in the Northern Hemisphere ...

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"Milky Way season," when our galaxy's bright center is most visible, is now beginning in the Northern Hemisphere. The best time to see the Milky Way in the US is generally from March to September.