Plan your next nightscape adventure with the Nightscape Odyssey Monthly Milky Way Guides — created for photographers, stargazers, travellers, and beginners who want to know exactly when and where to photograph the Milky Way across Australia and the Southern Hemisphere.
Each month, I break down the best nights for Milky Way photography, including new moon windows, moon phase timing, core visibility, weather planning tips, camera settings, composition ideas, and key night sky events worth capturing. Whether you are shooting from dark sky locations in South Australia, the River Murray International Dark Sky Reserve, the Flinders Ranges, or your own local dark-sky spot, these guides are designed to help you get out under the stars with more confidence.
You will also find practical advice on how to photograph the Milky Way, what gear to use, how to plan around moonlight, and how to make the most of each month’s night sky. From beginner-friendly Milky Way settings to advanced nightscape photography tips, these guides are made to help you spend less time guessing and more time creating powerful images under the stars.
Watch the latest monthly guide below and download the free planning cheat sheets to help you prepare for your next Milky Way shoot.
New guides are released monthly on Nightscape Odyssey.