Every year, Capture the Atlas recognizes the best photographs of our galaxy in the Milky Way Photographer of the Year awards and in doing so, reveals some of the best starwatching spots on the planet. Brandt RyderZion National Park, UtahAnother Utah location know for its incredibly dark skies and magical star spotting: Zion National Park. Marcin Zajac showcased this view of the Milky Way from a cove with an 80-foot waterfall that cascades onto the beach. A.SOLANOLa Palma, Canary Islands – SpainAnother stargazing Mecca in the Canary Islands is La Palma, which is where Antonio Solano captured this striking shot. “The composition of the winter Milky Way over the mountains and the reservoir created magical scenery,” says Ruiz.

Source: Forbes May 28, 2021 10:00 UTC