Milky Way Calendar
The galactic core, night by night.
Visual ratings combining moon, weather and galactic core position for southern hemisphere locations.
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Best nights this month
- ExcellentTue, Sep 8Moon 16% · Clouds 4%
- ExcellentWed, Sep 9Moon 9% · Clouds 25%
- GoodFri, Sep 11Moon 1% · Clouds 97%
- GoodSat, Sep 12Moon 0% · Clouds 61%
- GoodSun, Sep 13Moon 1% · Clouds 69%
- GoodMon, Sep 14Moon 5% · Clouds 44%
Galactic core season
The bright bulge of the Milky Way (Sagittarius) is best from late February through October in the southern sky, peaking June–August when it rises high after sunset.
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