One of the most striking things that can be seen in the night sky is the region of our galaxy’s center. The prime viewing window for such a sight is between March and September in the Northern Hemisphere. It is possible to see the Milky Way faintly in the outskirts of suburbs, yet for the best viewing experience, it is recommended to travel to truly dark skies. The nearest dark sky site to Lake Nona is Kissimmee Prairie Preserve. This incredible location has the least light pollution in all of Central Florida. To visit this state park at night, you must reserve a camping area online.

For those who have never seen the Milky Way in person, it can be quite an eye-opening experience. It allows one to visualize the sheer scale of our place in space. The thousands of stars and sprawling galactic dust clouds are also mesmerizingly beautiful. We highly recommend seeing it for yourself whenever you have the opportunity.