It’s hard to explain the night sky in Montana to anyone who hasn’t seen it. And while nighttime photography can be challenging, these photographers managed to capture its beauty pretty well. These photos will make you want to grab a blanket and spend your summer nights stargazing under the moon in Big Sky Country.

1. The night sky in Paradise Valley.
David Kingham/Flickr
This photographer snapped a picture of the view from his home near Bozeman.
2. Night sky at the Great Bear Inn in West Glacier.
Eugene Wilson/Flickr
3. Seeley Swan Valley sky.
Jon Garvin/Flickr
That little sliver of sunlight makes all the difference.
4. Night falls on Great Falls.
Brett/Flickr
5. Aurora Borealis, Lincoln.
Traci/Flickr
The Northern Lights illuminated the sky in Lincoln in 2011.
6. Night over Montana.
Ian Peters/Flickr
Photographer Ian Peters captured the sky at the perfect moment.
7. Aurora Borealis in Billings.
Ben Chorn/Flickr
8. Night Sky over Garnet Ghost Town.
Bureau of Land Management/Flickr
Walk through this ghost town at night and you’ll feel like you’ve gone back in time.
9. Mount Sentinel.
Ross M. Perkins/Flickr
Mount Sentinel offers the best views of Missoula, day or night.
10. Hamilton at night.
Dave Schumaker/Flickr
11. Full moon in Polson.
PJ Johnson/Flickr
12. The stars over Glacier National Park.
Richard/Flickr
The night sky at Glacier is totally surreal.
13. Night over Bowman Lake.
Diana Robinson/Flickr
14. Full moon over the Madison River in Yellowstone National Park.
Bill Gracey/Flickr

Montana is beautiful any time of day.

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