A couple of weeks ago, a friend of mine told me that she just recently saw the Milky Way for the first time. It was a late-night trip over Highway 2 and she pulled over somewhere near Waterville to catch a glimpse of the stars away from the city lights. It is something I realize I take for granted having lived most of my life "out of town," but her story reminded me that I need to remember to look up when the sky is clear.
Last Friday night was one of the clearest evenings we've had in a long time. The view of the stars was breathtaking, especially as we drove through pitch-black Pine Canyon. When we reached the top, the sky looked huge, unobstructed by clouds or mountains, and the moon was just a sliver near the horizon.
It was too frigid that night to stay out and look for satellites and constellations, but summer will be here before we know it. I love the snow, and I'm not ready for winter to leave us yet, but I have to admit, I am starting to look forward to some long, warm summer evenings under the big, starry sky of Waterville.
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I have often found the cemetery to be a good place to stargaze. When we get closer to summer, you will be able to see the milky way quite clearly in your own back yard, even with the city lights.
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