May Brings the Milky Way Core into Sharp View for Stargazers

Space.com says May offers the best window to spot the Milky Way’s glowing core, especially around the May 16 new moon when skies are darkest. Peak visibility runs from midnight to dawn in dark-sky southern skies, with the core arching through Aquila, Scutum, Sagittarius and Scorpius. For best results, head to a dark location away from light pollution and use astronomy apps (e.g., Stellarium, Sky Safari) to plan, and consider astrophotography tips to capture the galaxy’s core.