Fireworks may not be the only light show this July Fourth weekend. Here's how you can see the Milky Way this month across the US.

"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.

The Milky Way galaxy's bright center is most visible in the United States from March to September. No special equipment is needed to see the galaxy, but dark skies away from city lights are essential.

Milky Way season, when the galaxy's bright center is visible, is underway. The best viewing time in the Northern Hemisphere is from March to September. The Milky Way can be seen without special ...