# This is prime time for spotting the Milky Way if you can get away from city lights — May 11, 2026

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Podcast: [Space News and Weather Today – Auroras, Rocket Launches & Night Sky Viewing](https://stenobird.com/podcast/space-news-and-weather-today-auroras-rocket-launches-night-sky-viewing-6693379)
Published: 2026-05-11T07:03:11+00:00
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Duration seconds: 102

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