JOURNAL ARTICLE

Southern wonders.

  • Published In: New Scientist, 2025, v. 266, n. 3548. P. 44 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Beall, Abigail 3 of 3

Abstract

The article highlights the optimal conditions for viewing the Milky Way, particularly from the southern hemisphere during this time of year. It explains that stargazers in the southern hemisphere have a better vantage point due to Earth's tilt, allowing them to see more constellations around the galaxy's center, such as Centaurus and Sagittarius. The article also notes that light pollution affects visibility, with a significant portion of the global population unable to see the Milky Way. For the best experience, it recommends finding a dark location on a clear evening, especially around the new moon on June 25, and suggests that viewers may also spot the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds, which are not visible from the northern hemisphere. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:New Scientist. 2025/06, Vol. 266, Issue 3548, p44
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Astronomy and Astrophysics
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0262-4079
  • Accession Number:186002757
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