What do we mean when we talk about the Milky Way in our sky?
A)the spiral- shaped galaxy in which we live
B)the patchy band of light that outlines the plane of the Milky Way Galaxy as seen from Earth
C)the whitish patch of light we see when we look toward the center of the Milky Way Galaxy
D)the bright stars of the constellations that lie along the ecliptic in our sky

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

When we talk about the Milky Way in our sky, we typically mean the patchy band of light that outlines the plane of the Milky Way Galaxy as seen from Earth. This band of light is made up of the combined light of billions of stars in our galaxy, and it appears as a hazy band that stretches across the night sky.

What Do We Mean When We Talk About the Milky