Milky Way Over Spains Bardenas Reales . ... Credit Copyright: Maria Rosa Vila Explanation: What's that below the Milky Way? First, across the top of the above image, lies the faint band that is our planet's sideways view of the central disk of our home Milky Way Galaxy . The Milky Way band can be seen most clear nights from just about anywhere on Earth with a dark sky . ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . NASA Official: Jay Norris. ...