February 21 – February Milky Way

The Milky Way is visible in the Northern Hemisphere from February through November. It is estimated to be about 100,000 light-years across and contains between 100 and 400 billion stars.

Quiet winter nights at Split Rock State Park offer an incredible opportunity to watch this heavenly river of light slowly transit across the sky alongside countless other celestial wonders.

The Milky Way moves so gradually that it takes the entire night to cross the heavens. Waiting for it invites stillness — a chance to reflect on the vastness of creation and the greatness of God. In moments like this, we are reminded how small we are, and how wonderfully large our Creator truly is.

“The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” — Psalm 19:1

Viewing the universe becomes a window into God’s glory, majesty, and sovereignty — a gift for today and a promise for tomorrow.