Why is the Milky Way Prominent in July?

cardinalrules · #1 (**permalink**) 07-17-2008, 03:32 AM

As seen in the northern hemisphere, why is the Milky Way far more prominent in July than in December?

philip d · #2 (**permalink**) 07-17-2008, 03:32 AM

Because in July, our night side is facing the center of our galaxy and in December it's facing the outer arms where less matter is located.

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