Results: The Milky Way Will Shine Brightly This Month
Published on 05/23/2025
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The Milky Way will appear especially vibrant in late May due to the moon phase and its position in the sky, with the peak being between May 20-30 How much effort would you be willing to make to see a clear view of the Milky Way?
Travel to a designated dark sky area
9%
249 votes
Drive a short distance away from city lights
15%
411 votes
Just step outside and glance up if it's convenient
45%
1213 votes
I wouldn't make any effort to see it
29%
788 votes
Other (please specify)
1%
39 votes
| Other Answers | Percentage | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.04% | 28 | |
| Have to know the angling of the moon phases for that linear year. | 0.07% | 2 |
| ... | 0.04% | 1 |
| Just step outside and get a magnificent clear view | 0.04% | 1 |
| Depends on the weather - it always seems to be cloudy when these things happen | 0.04% | 1 |
| walk out in my yard and enjoy it from there | 0.04% | 1 |
| I've seen it on many occasions. | 0.04% | 1 |
| I live in a dark sky area. I just go outside. | 0.04% | 1 |
| Look out my window, hit or miss. | 0.04% | 1 |
| Depends on circumstances | 0.04% | 1 |
| I would definitely go, but I don't have any means of transportation | 0.04% | 1 |
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Would you, or have you ever, attended a stargazing or other space-viewing event? I have in the past
26%
715 votes
I haven't, but would like to
39%
1042 votes
I haven't and have no interest
35%
943 votes
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