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Milky Way lights up the night skies in the Everglades

Fort Myers News-Press
The milky way looms over the old fire tower at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park in Copeland, Florida in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
The milky way looms over the old fire tower at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park in Copeland, Florida in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
Andrew West, The News-Press
The milky way looms over the Everglades off the Tamiami Trail in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
The milky way looms over the Everglades off the Tamiami Trail in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
Andrew West, The News-Press
The milky way looms over the Everglades off the Tamiami Trail in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
The milky way looms over the Everglades off the Tamiami Trail in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
Andrew West, The News-Press
The milky way looms over the old fire tower at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park in Copeland, Florida in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
The milky way looms over the old fire tower at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park in Copeland, Florida in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
Andrew West, The News-Press
The milky way looms over the Everglades off the Tamiami Trail as fireflies light up in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
The milky way looms over the Everglades off the Tamiami Trail as fireflies light up in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
Andrew West, The News-Press
The milky way looms over the old fire tower at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park in Copeland, Florida in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
The milky way looms over the old fire tower at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park in Copeland, Florida in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
Andrew West, The News-Press
The milky way looms over the Everglades off the Tamiami Trail in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
The milky way looms over the Everglades off the Tamiami Trail in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
Andrew West, The News-Press
The milky way looms over the Everglades off the Tamiami Trail in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
The milky way looms over the Everglades off the Tamiami Trail in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
Andrew West, The News-Press
The milky way looms over the Everglades off the Tamiami Trail in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
The milky way looms over the Everglades off the Tamiami Trail in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
Andrew West, The News-Press
Stars light up the night sky on Janes Scenic Drive in Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture.
Stars light up the night sky on Janes Scenic Drive in Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture.
Andrew West, The News-Press
The milky way looms over the old fire tower at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park in Copeland, Florida in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
The milky way looms over the old fire tower at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park in Copeland, Florida in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
Andrew West, The News-Press
The milky way looms over the Everglades off the Tamiami Trail in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
The milky way looms over the Everglades off the Tamiami Trail in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
Andrew West, The News-Press
The milky way looms over the old fire tower at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park in Copeland, Florida in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
The milky way looms over the old fire tower at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park in Copeland, Florida in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
Andrew West, The News-Press
The milky way looms over the Everglades off the Tamiami Trail in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
The milky way looms over the Everglades off the Tamiami Trail in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
Andrew West, The News-Press
The milky way looms over the old fire tower at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park in Copeland, Florida in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
The milky way looms over the old fire tower at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park in Copeland, Florida in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
Andrew West, The News-Press
The milky way looms over the Everglades off the Tamiami Trail in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
The milky way looms over the Everglades off the Tamiami Trail in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
Andrew West, The News-Press
The milky way looms over the Everglades off the Tamiami Trail in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
The milky way looms over the Everglades off the Tamiami Trail in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
Andrew West/The News-Press
The milky way looms over the Everglades off the Tamiami Trail in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
The milky way looms over the Everglades off the Tamiami Trail in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
Andrew West, The News-Press
The milky way looms over the old fire tower at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park in Copeland, Florida in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
The milky way looms over the old fire tower at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park in Copeland, Florida in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
Andrew West, The News-Press
The milky way looms over the Everglades off the Tamiami Trail in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
The milky way looms over the Everglades off the Tamiami Trail in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
Andrew West, The News-Press
The milky way looms over the old fire tower at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park in Copeland, Florida in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
The milky way looms over the old fire tower at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park in Copeland, Florida in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
Andrew West, The News-Press
The milky way looms over the Everglades off the Tamiami Trail in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
The milky way looms over the Everglades off the Tamiami Trail in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
Andrew West, The News-Press
The milky way looms over the old fire tower at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park in Copeland, Florida in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
The milky way looms over the old fire tower at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park in Copeland, Florida in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
Andrew West, The News-Press
The milky way looms over the Everglades off the Tamiami Trail in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
The milky way looms over the Everglades off the Tamiami Trail in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
Andrew West, The News-Press
The milky way looms over the old fire tower at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park in Copeland, Florida in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
The milky way looms over the old fire tower at Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park in Copeland, Florida in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture. The milky way can best be photographed and viewed on moonless nights away from light pollution. In Florida the best time to view the milky way is April-September. It will be visible in the southern sky.
Andrew West, The News-Press
Stars light up the night sky on Janes Scenic Drive in Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture.
Stars light up the night sky on Janes Scenic Drive in Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve in the early morning hours of June 17, 2020. Photographed with a Canon 1DX Mark II at 30 sec. with a 24-70mm lens set at 24mm at ISO 1600 set at 2.8 aperture.
Andrew West, The News-Press
A lubber grasshopper strolls down a railing of the boardwalk at Kirby Storter Road Side Park off of the Tamiami Trail.
A lubber grasshopper strolls down a railing of the boardwalk at Kirby Storter Road Side Park off of the Tamiami Trail.
Andrew West, The News-Press
The sun sets off of the Tamiami Trail recently.
The sun sets off of the Tamiami Trail recently.
Andrew West, The News-Press