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The Milky Way appears above Earth’s bright atmospheric glow in this Aug. 23, 2025, photograph from the International Space Station as it soared 261 miles above southern Iran at approximately 12:54 a.m. local time. The camera was configured for low light and long duration settings. Our home galaxy has hundreds of billions of stars, enough gas and dust to make billions more stars, and at least.. Photo by: Tom Rae Each photo masterfully blends Earth and sky, where mountain ranges, desert dunes, quiet lakes, and ancient ruins provide breathtaking foregrounds to the luminous arc of the Milky Way. These scenes aren’t just visually stunning—they reflect meticulous planning, deep technical knowledge, and a reverence for the night sky.

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Bottom line: See 10 of the best Milky Way photos from all over the world. This year, the entries include the 1st Milky Way image from space by astronaut Don Pettit.. For the eighth year, travel photography blog Capture the Atlas has curated its selection of the top Milky Way photographs, compiling them into the 2025 Milky Way Photographer of the Year. And for the first time, this selection includes an image from outer space, thanks to the contribution of NASA astronaut Don Pettit.