The Milky Way is visible – here is how to see it

The Milky Way core rises at 3am over Bamburgh Lighthouse in Northumberland on the North East (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Stargazers in the UK may be able to see the Milky Way in the night sky at dawn if they are far away from bright artificial lights.

Early risers using binoculars will be able to see a part of the galaxy – like a band in the sky – after about 3am when the skies are still dark.