Milky Way Wonders: A Night at Mount Rainier

At 10:10 PM, The Milky Way rises from east of Mountain Rainier.

In July, the Milky Way rises almost vertically in Washington State, moving from east to west throughout the night. On Sourdough Ridge, twilight faded toward darkness, and the stars began to glow. The star band appeared on the southern horizon and rose over our heads to the north. No clouds were visible on any horizon, … Read more