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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When to see it While the Milky Way is generally always visible from Earth, certain times of year are better for stargazers to catch a glimpse of the band of billions of stars comprising our galaxy.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 23 May 2025
How to watch the Milky Way shine bright in the sky?
Steer away from light pollution and bright moon phases, as this contributes to the Milky Way’s fainter stars and celestial features fading into the night.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 May 2025
The Constellation Carousel lets visitors ride the Milky Way aboard celestial lions, dragons, peacocks and bears.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 13 May 2025
The park also hosts an Astronomy Festival every June, which is considered the best month to see the Milky Way at Bryce Canyon.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2025
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 23 May 2025
How to watch the Milky Way shine bright in the sky?
Steer away from light pollution and bright moon phases, as this contributes to the Milky Way’s fainter stars and celestial features fading into the night.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 May 2025
The Constellation Carousel lets visitors ride the Milky Way aboard celestial lions, dragons, peacocks and bears.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 13 May 2025
The park also hosts an Astronomy Festival every June, which is considered the best month to see the Milky Way at Bryce Canyon.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the Milky Way
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“The Milky Way.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20Milky%20Way. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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