The Milky Way has a hidden feature you've probably never noticed. Here's how to find it

If you've not seen the Milky Way this year from the Northern Hemisphere, it's time to make a plan. August's dark sky window opens around Aug. 6, when the moon begins to rise late at night as a waning crescent, meaning dark moonless skies for about 10 nights. That's when to see the Milky Way (and if you can time it for Aug. 12/13's Perseid meteor shower peak, all the better).Five things are required to successfully see the Milky Way:the correct time of year (The brightest part is visible March-Oc