This Timelapse Footage Of The Milky Way In Alaska Is Positively Mesmerizing

The galaxy that contains our solar system is a pretty rare sight to behold, yet when you have the opportunity to feast your eyes on the Milky Way it is a breathtaking experience each and every time. The dim glowing band dancing across the night sky is incredible to experience no matter where you are in the world, but when you’re in Alaska it’s on a whole new level. The feeling is so magical that it truly must be experienced in person to be fully believed.

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After a long summer with the endless midnight sun, seeing the Milky Way is such a special gift during the fall and winter months. The crisp, clear nights give way to a huge dark sky filled with colors that look like they come straight off of a canvas. When you mix the Northern Lights in with the Milky Way, that is when the real light show begins. It is phenomenal and truly like something straight out of a dream.

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It doesn't get more 'up close and personal' than camping under the Milky Way on a crisp Alaskan night. Unplug, leave the technology alone and enjoy nothing but the peaceful sounds of nature as they surround you.

This footage below over Knob Lake (located off the Glenn Highway) features the most breathtaking display of the Milky Way that you’ll ever lay eyes on. Be prepared to get chills – it’s that incredible!

If you thought that timelapse footage was incredible, check out this one of the Northern Lights (also known as the Aurora Borealis) in Alaska. It is mind blowing!